All posts in category Writing

A is for Author

Letter A

Almost every writer, from the time the first crayon and construction paper book is taped together with The End on the last page, dreams of being an author. You can still see the picture in your head of what you look like as an author. What does it really mean to be an author?

Because it should be fun.

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There is nothing cooler than being told you write like one of the greats. Usually.

Fictitious Angst

For those of you whose schedules did not permit attending the live chat with me at RedmundPro today, you missed out on an interesting discussion. Feel free to leave more questions, as I will be returning to the threads to answer them. They led to today’s title.

Just, why?

As I cruised around the various blogs tonight, I noticed a trend and then ran into a question at Nigel’s blog I could not pass.

Recognition, Reprisal and Redemption?

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Many a writer has lamented the lack of recognition in our industry. Many writers can wallpaper their offices in rejection letters. A handful enjoy unabashed fame with scores of accolades. I am in a small minority somewhere in between.