Howey is at it again. He wrote an excellent piece on the future of writers: "I celebrate writing for any of these reasons — I wish more people wrote more often. But what fascinates me as a self-published author are not those who publish a single novel but rather those who approach this as a … Continue reading Hugh Howey: Self-publishing is the future — and great for writers
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Neil Gaiman and Ernest Hemingway: Two Different Worlds, Same Approach
Those who frequent this blog know how much value I place on writing advice from other authors. To me, writing advice is like road signs on the way to whatever destination lies waiting for me over that shimmering hill in the distance. It shows me what rules to follow, what rules to ignore, and what rules … Continue reading Neil Gaiman and Ernest Hemingway: Two Different Worlds, Same Approach
Why Amazon’s Purchase of Goodreads Is A Good Thing | David Gaughran
This is old news by now, but I wanted to jump on the bandwagon. I'm not perturbed by this news of Amazon acquiring Goodreads, but I was shocked when I heard it. Mostly, because I did not expect it. But then after the shock wore off, I realized it made sense from a business perspective. … Continue reading Why Amazon’s Purchase of Goodreads Is A Good Thing | David Gaughran
My Advice to Aspiring Authors | Hugh Howey
I've been following Hugh for a while now ever since I read the first Wool installment. To say he writes great prose would be an understatement. Hugh is one of those rare writers that can tell an incredibly evocative story in a way that pulls you right into the middle of it, arms flailing--you see, … Continue reading My Advice to Aspiring Authors | Hugh Howey
The Education of An Aimless Man
I thought I'd talk more about what informs my writing with this post. Apologies in advance for the length of it. I started this piece last year, but never got around to posting it for various reasons. I thought long and hard about my intentions with this blog. Should I brand myself and go in … Continue reading The Education of An Aimless Man
Penguin’s Solution for Authors: One Racket To Rule Them All
There are sharks out there, guys, and they're unscrupulous. They want to feed and they don't care how or who they eat. This article on David Gaughran's blog is a must read. It will help you make an informed choice when the time comes and you're in a situation where you want to use someone … Continue reading Penguin’s Solution for Authors: One Racket To Rule Them All
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