admin on January 12th, 2012

Writers looking to be published often ask how they can find markets for their short stories.
The very best site I’ve found for learning about anthologies and other publishing opportunities is duotrope.com. There, they let you search, sort, and track markets. Speculative fiction writers can also use ralan.com. Horror writers might find the Library of the [...]

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admin on December 2nd, 2011

Writers love to write. They love writing so much more than editing that they write articles about how to edit and let their doughy mess of a manuscript sit beside the keyboard.
(Not that I would do that. Heh.)
But within the surplus of information they agree on certain points:
Get Perspective
1.) Finish and then let the manuscript [...]

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photo © 2010 joost j. bakker | more info (via: Wylio)Just as every tree is different but still recognizably a tree, every story is different but contains elements that make it a story. By defining those before you begin you clarify the scope of your work, identify your themes, and create the story you meant to [...]

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admin on April 15th, 2011

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When a friend discovered that I am an author and have sold several short stories he asked how to begin writing fiction. And much to my surprise, I had a list of strong suggestions that broke down into four main areas.
Step 1: Write
Yes, if you want to be [...]

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Why Independant Publishing?
Authors work hard, with little acknowledgement, begging publishers to pluck them from the mob and tell them their work is valuable. So it is understandable that recent stories of ebook millionaires and how Barry Eisler, an established author, turned down half a million dollars to self-publish is [...]

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