Last week, I confessed that I had shelved the manuscript I'd been working on for over a year. After that, I decided to give myself a little writing break to get over it (another confession, I can be pretty artistic and emotional sometimes). But the best way to get over a disappointment, especially being disappointed in yourself, is to get right back on the horse and try again. So, to that end, I've decided to keep track of the progress on my next novel here. I'll be sharing the process, my progress, and what I learn along the way. Partly to keep myself accountable, of course. And partly to entertain and inspire (because ... Read more
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I Shelved My WIP… and I’m Going to Be Okay
I'm doing something difficult. And admitting it is... well, it's a little embarrassing. Actually, I'll be honest, it's a LOT embarrassing. It's something I always told myself I wasn't going to do. I am shelving my current WIP, at least for the time being. I'm a little ashamed of myself, and a lot frustrated, but I know it's the right thing to do. ... Read more
20+ Markets for Short Fiction
I've recently come to love writing short stories as a way to hone my fiction.
Short stories force you to chose your words carefully and deliberately, and to cut out all the unnecessary padding that can sneak its way into novels. (All of these are things I need to work on!)
But it can be difficult for writers to find places to publish short fiction, and even more difficult to find places that will pay you for it. So, I spend a little time putting together a reference list. It's by no means exhaustive, but it's a good starting point if you have a story you want to find a home for.
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