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I am a MASTER (of Arts in Publishing)
That's right! I am now a MASTER: Master of Arts in Publishing anyway. Hey, it's still impressive. I feel prepared to take Cursed Dragon Ship Publishing to the next level.…
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Ten Things I Learned at Superstars Writing Seminar 2020
Superstars Writing Seminar is unique amongst the countless writing conferences across the country. Not only is this event focused on the business of writing--though they have added a craft day…
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THE 2018 TRULY EPIC FANTASY BUNDLE
If you haven't heard of Story Bundle, you're missing out. They routinely offer bundles of books in various genres at unbeatable prices. There is a minimum, but otherwise, you pay…
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Superstars Writing Seminar
Success smells like popcorn. Let me explain. It's been a week since I returned to the real world from The 9th Annual Superstars Writing Seminar (SSWS) in Colorado Springs. You've…
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Dragon Con Writers Meet and Greet
Remember how I preach to find your community? I've done it here and here. It's darn near impossible to be successful in the writing business without a support group. Yes,…
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Writer, You Are Not Alone
The lone writer furiously typing on her keyboard. Her isolated existence expanded by the wide world in her imagination. The depressed, melodramatic author slumped on a bar stool. He scribbles…
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The Next Step: Querying
I'm not completely new to querying. I've sent out my two short stories to multiple magazines as they search for a home. (Duotrope is my friend.) Neither have found one…
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HWG Pre-Conference
"Building Your Author Persona" at the Pre-Conference Event hosted by the Houston Writers Guild provided invaluable information to a beginner such as myself. The first session I attended was led…
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The Great American Sentence
Perusing Facebook, as sadly I waste too much time doing on an almost daily basis, one of my friends posted a link to Easy Street: A Magazine of Books and…