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The Latest Beginning
Keep writing. Even when it’s tough. Especially when it’s tough! When you feel like it’s not working, like you have no idea what you’re doing, all you have to do is: not give up. Okay? I won’t if you won’t. Deal? Winnie Holzman If anyone asks, in my opinion Holzman & Schwartz (Stephen) did not make a diamond out of coal when they created Wicked the Musical from fragments of that steaming pile of nihilist, pornographic self-indulgence which is whats-his-name's novel. They made
Oct 12, 2025


Freebies for Writers: It all started with somebody named "Decipher..."
Decipher, Inc., actually, which turns out to be a publisher. Darn. I was hoping it was a beneficent alien. One into RPGs. Anyway... I...
Mar 30, 2025


What Did You Get Done Last Week?
One of my weekly spreads for the coming month. Sort of Bullet Journal meets Daytimer, plus diary. The trackers are for Writing time,...
Feb 25, 2025


Honor Editing
Recently, someone asked me what my daily word count is. I bristled a bit at this, in that way that says "You're going to have to think...
Oct 10, 2024


To Be Published or To Publish
First, some definitions. Traditional Publishing When a writer submits their work for evaluation by a publisher. If the work is deemed...
Sep 24, 2024


Sod the Requiem
Trigger Warning: the following discusses the counterproductive, unsustainable, and altogether really stupid promotion of metaphorical and...
Jun 17, 2024


Two Rules...
I present herein two rules for managing not only regular old run-of-the-mill aging, but also adult-onset disabilities: One: Do not...
May 27, 2024
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