Regular readers of this site will know that I like to preach the importance of setting concise, written goals, both in the short-term and long-term. I personally write best if I set a daily writing goal, whether that be a word count, a scene, a blog post, or whatever. I also set monthly and yearly […]
With Rejection Comes Opportunity
Every writer at every level knows that they need to be able to accept rejections. If you can’t handle getting a rejection, then you might as well give up writing now because a rejection letter are not only one of the most common parts of writing, but also one of the most important parts. Yes, […]
When are you ready to submit short stories to professional markets?
I was at a conference a couple of years ago where one of the writers said that you should only submit short stories to professional-paying publications. His two major points were: You’re a professional so you should be paid that way The only way you’ll improve your craft is to keep writing and rewriting until […]
Writing prompts and themed anthologies
Writing prompts. The very idea probably sends you back to your 100-level college composition courses. Nonetheless, a good writing prompt can pull you out of a creative slump and help you put some words up on the blank, white screen you’ve been staring at on your laptop. There are quite a few sites out there […]
Top Reasons Why I Reject Stories at My E-Zine
As you probably already know, I’m the owner and editor of a small e-zine called Theme of Absence. It’s a side project of mine that began nearly a year ago and publishes a new speculative fiction piece and interview with the author every Friday. Running the site has done wonders for my editorial skills and […]
3 quick marketing things to do if you only have 15 minutes
I used to think if I didn’t have at least two hours of uninterrupted time to put away for writing that it wasn’t even worth taking the time to try for the night. My, how things have changed. On weekends, it’s not unusual to reserve a two or three hour block and get stuff done, […]
The 3 Most Convenient Places to Brainstorm
“Where do you get your ideas?” It’s a question that every writer has been asked at least once. But no matter how many writers have been asked that question, and no matter how many times, the answer is the same: “Damned if I know.” If pressed to elaborate, we might add something along the lines […]
Avoid Using Cookie Cutter Characters
I’ve watched a lot of horror movies in my life, more than I care to count. Call me crazy, but that’s how I relieve stress. My favorites are slashers. Nothing beats watching one of the various masked-men stalking teenagers and taking them out one-by-one. The only problem with slasher films is that sometimes they are […]
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