Pen’s Tip at Sword’s Edge

I’ve spouted off before about my mercenary philosophy for writing. I know that there are those out there on both sides of that arguement. That doesn’t matter, because this is my house, so I win.
BOO-YAH!
Here’s something you need to consider when you are looking to submit to that anthology that only offers $10 and a [...]

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I am actually in pain, across my back, from a day of painting. I have many more to look forward to, at least two more. Woe is me, indeed. Anyway, the good thing is that all of the other stuff that has been taking over my life has receded. Somewhat. Still another trip to Brantford [...]

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I’m back with more advice about publishing a novel that you can comfortably ignore, given that I have never published a novel.
My first piece of advice was “perfect your craft.”
My second piece of advice is finish writing novels.
And some of you are thinking: “duh, of course!” Two things about that. 1) That is plural. Novels. [...]

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I promised a while back to make a post about my thoughts on publishing a novel. it was in response to Brad’s comment/question: “. . . what advice would you give for someone who wants to write novels?”
I’m not a published novelist, so this is an amateur’s take on the situation based on this amateur’s [...]

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