I have a weird relationship with sharing work and submissions. I’ve done it; I have my little pile of rejection somewhere in a box and I’m totally okay with it. For one: there’s something funny about how after something is … Continue reading
We’re told never to start a story with the main character looking into a mirror, but we’re going to do that anyway, here. But it’s only a metaphorical mirror, so maybe that gives me some leeway. Shortly before my 42nd … Continue reading
I’m embarrassed to admit it, but I am a submission virgin. Wait…that doesn’t sound quite right. Sounds…naughty. I haven’t ever submitted my work. There, that’s better. I haven’t ever sent out my writing. Not exactly. Well. I guess I sort … Continue reading
Every now and then, writers need the crack of a whip to bring them in line. For me, it’s a deadline. I thrive on deadlines. Part of that comes from my day job as a copywriter, where everything is on … Continue reading
Writers are masochists. They have to be. Otherwise, they would never put up with the whole thing. Writing is a painful process. Don’t get me wrong. Everyone loves the first draft, some writers even enjoy re-writing, but I don’t know … Continue reading