It's already Monday afternoon here in Hobbit country. I received this in my email earlier today. I discovered Raymond Chandler when I read a book of his that Robert B. Parker completed after his death called Poodle Springs. At the time I was reading Parker ferociously. Parker had tried--and succeeded in my opinion--to mimic Chandler's … Continue reading Raymond Chandler on writing | Brain Pickings
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The Author Exploitation Business | David Gaughran
I like to believe there is a huge chasm between vanity publishing and self-publishing. Vanity publishing has been with us for a long time. Many of us dream of being published and we approach this dream from different directions, vanity publishing being one of those directions, albeit an expensive and potentially damaging one. And there … Continue reading The Author Exploitation Business | David Gaughran
A Book Bomb for Ben Wolverton, Son of Award-Winning Fantasy Author David Farland
This is a special post. My wife hurting her back had us worried for a while there because we weren't sure how it would affect our unborn child. The risk of the injury inducing premature labor is still strong, but we're taking it easy, taking it day by day. I remember last year when my … Continue reading A Book Bomb for Ben Wolverton, Son of Award-Winning Fantasy Author David Farland
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
How Can I Find My Writing Voice? By Writing For Your Twin
I received this article by Chip MacGregor in my email earlier today and it piqued my interest. In the past I've often wondered about my writing voice and I've concluded that it is something that happens naturally. I don't think it can be forced. I suppose one can pretend a voice by writing in a certain style, but … Continue reading How Can I Find My Writing Voice? By Writing For Your Twin
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