Working it

Some weeks in the life of a writer are slow. I like to think of it as the training montage from Rocky. You work at repetitive tasks over and over again building up your creative muscles.

This week was eaten by performing the background tasks required of all writers. There are submissions to track and queries to send out. Editors want their edits returned to them. And much like the beasts in the jungle, writers need to constantly hunt for their next meal and conquest. And of course, there are other minor tasks to complete such as websites to maintain. I realized that my author’s page at Amazon disappeared when they reset everything and so I had to run through and add books from my bibliography.

With a bit of prodding, I am working on my weakness in networking. This is an important skill for a writing career. I’ve started to see how awesome it works for me with technical writing, but I have always been a bit shy about it with my writing. I’m taking steps for that. And I’m learning that part of networking is advertising for other people and helping other people.

A number of friends have been wanting help with their writing and help getting started in Seattle. I’ve started a local writing group to do just that. If you are interested and live locally, drop me a note.

It can be lonely and frustrating. Building your endurance is key to staying a writer. I failed a bit on that in 2008 when my personal life became a bit too crazy. A support system helps you enjoy life and writing.

Working it

Some weeks in the life of a writer are slow. I like to think of it as the training montage from Rocky. You work at repetitive tasks over and over again building up your creative muscles.

This week was eaten by performing the background tasks required of all writers. There are submissions to track and queries to send out. Editors want their edits returned to them. And much like the beasts in the jungle, writers need to constantly hunt for their next meal and conquest. And of course, there are other minor tasks to complete such as websites to maintain. I realized that my author’s page at Amazon disappeared when they reset everything and so I had to run through and add books from my bibliography.

With a bit of prodding, I am working on my weakness in networking. This is an important skill for a writing career. I’ve started to see how awesome it works for me with technical writing, but I have always been a bit shy about it with my writing. I’m taking steps for that. And I’m learning that part of networking is advertising for other people and helping other people.

A number of friends have been wanting help with their writing and help getting started in Seattle. I’ve started a local writing group to do just that. If you are interested and live locally, drop me a note.

It can be lonely and frustrating. Building your endurance is key to staying a writer. I failed a bit on that in 2008 when my personal life became a bit too crazy. A support system helps you enjoy life and writing.

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This is like some ancient elder lovecraft god coming up from the waters.

Humanity is always the worse evil.

I think this is going to be my next story, much like everyone else in the world.

(no subject)

This is like some ancient elder lovecraft god coming up from the waters.

Humanity is always the worse evil.

I think this is going to be my next story, much like everyone else in the world.

Another Shine review

Scheherazade Cast In Starlight by Jason Andrew is a strong,sharp story about an Iranian woman who uses her kills to tell the world of her country in all it's brutality. She recounts how her mother had been thrown in jail for drug abuse, but her only crime was being elected to the parliament. If you read this and you mistakenly think it's the one story in Shine that's downbeat, it isn't. Here we have a modern day storyteller who gets the world to listen, who empowers and who becomes the face of what a patriarchal society tries to destroy. Spikey, vivid storytelling.

http://www.sfrevu.com/php/Review-id.php?id=10547

Another Shine review

Scheherazade Cast In Starlight by Jason Andrew is a strong,sharp story about an Iranian woman who uses her kills to tell the world of her country in all it's brutality. She recounts how her mother had been thrown in jail for drug abuse, but her only crime was being elected to the parliament. If you read this and you mistakenly think it's the one story in Shine that's downbeat, it isn't. Here we have a modern day storyteller who gets the world to listen, who empowers and who becomes the face of what a patriarchal society tries to destroy. Spikey, vivid storytelling.

http://www.sfrevu.com/php/Review-id.php?id=10547

Roswell and the Dresden files

insatia and I have started watching the series Roswell. I've very much enjoyed it.

When that is over, I am going to watch the Dresden Files. I accidently caught an eposode and loved it. The vampire Bianca was played perfectly. Like I would imagine a vampire actually would act.

Sadly, Glee and Doctor Who are the only two TV shows I actually love on the air.

Roswell and the Dresden files

insatia and I have started watching the series Roswell. I've very much enjoyed it.

When that is over, I am going to watch the Dresden Files. I accidently caught an eposode and loved it. The vampire Bianca was played perfectly. Like I would imagine a vampire actually would act.

Sadly, Glee and Doctor Who are the only two TV shows I actually love on the air.

Weekly WIP "Wooden Swords Made From Busted Grape Crates"

Here is my weekly Work In Progress:

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Weekly WIP "Wooden Swords Made From Busted Grape Crates"

Here is my weekly Work In Progress:

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