I’m a big James Crumley fan, and I wish he was more prolific as a writer. Something about his writing voice always reminded me of Jim Thompson, but with a more optimistic tone. There’s some great advice here, especially for writers who are losing confidence in their work, or who are having trouble getting […]
Thanks to BookBub for this handy little guide for pre-launch book promotion. There are some great insights, including why and how to get a blurb from another known author: Secure blurbs from comparable authors. Author blurbs can catch readers’ attention, especially if they’re familiar with the author providing the blurb. Our tests showed that book […]
Some good tips on how to promote your books before they come out. One thing I could use is good information on how to promote a book pre-launch (maybe using some kind of checklist to cover all the bases, including all the book promoter websites I’m using). It’s something I’m working on as I go, […]
Here’s a really helpful list of the different ways an author can make some money. Not just suggestions, but actual links to hiring pages for various publications (books, magazines, blogs, etc.). Instead of sitting around waiting for the Mysterious Force to drop some assignments in your lap, pitch a story idea to a magazine or […]
Here’s a pretty decent list of publishing links for the aspiring writer. Some good research here, from graphic design apps to online courses. Most of the distribution stuff is probably well-known. Note that this list is meant to provide a starting point for your research into service providers for a variety of projects, but it’s […]
Yeah, these are probably all good ideas, but I can’t work on only one thing at a time. I’m lucky if I can work on one thing, period. In 1932-1933, while working on what would become his first published novel, Tropic of Cancer, Miller devised and adhered to a stringent daily routine to propel […]
A great photo set of modern Cuba by Washington, DC–based photographer Greg Kahn. I was in Havana recently, and there are places for tourists with all the old cars and beautiful architecture, and fruity drinks enjoyed by Hemmingway. This is a different version of Cuba. Kahn’s photos focus on musicians, dancers, and other artists. He […]
The all new (and improved) Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ has been announced, with an amazing promotional video. Be sure to get yours … today.
The Long Dark is a fantastic game. There’s something so Canadian about ending up nearly dying in a cold, unforgiving forest. And like surviving in the wilderness, prolonged existence promotes ennui, making the player long for something that’s not simply hiding in a Quonset hut from wolves. There’s a sandbox version of the game, and […]
I’m a little stalled in my writing. This article provides some useful advice in getting through that dry spot before you finish your first draft. Where it may not help is during the editing/rewriting process. I’ve tried a few of these, and they have helped out a little. Probably the best advice I could personally […]
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