You’ve pillaged the nearest towns. You’ve ransacked every bookery you can find. And yet, your desperate search has not ended. What can you get your writer friends for Christmas? Have no fear! I’m here to present to you a list of items for you to get them that they are sure to enjoy and thankContinue reading “2020 Gift-Giving Guide for that Hard-to-Shop-for Writer Friend”
Author Archives: Jon
I’m not freaking out you’re freaking out!
One of the best tips I’ve ever received is, “Act like you’ve been here before.” My first novel comes out in a few months, but I shouldn’t act all freaked out about it. Be professional. Sure, party and be happy, but don’t act like this is such a weird thing. So far, I think I’veContinue reading “I’m not freaking out you’re freaking out!”
The Writing Environment
Businesses pay a lot of money to figure out the best way to help their employees be productive. What works best? Lots of open space? What kind of lighting? Should we turn on background music, or does that present a safety risk? A better work environment leads to better work, and for a business, thatContinue reading “The Writing Environment”
Achievement Unlocked!
I did it. I really did it! At the end of 2019, I set myself a goal: At least ten additional publishing credits, all published in 2020. At the point I made that goal, I’d already sold at least two stories that were set to be published in 2020, so I thought I had aContinue reading “Achievement Unlocked!”
GLUT!
Ever try lifting a glass to get the last chunk of shake to slide into your gob, and it just won’t dislodge from the bottom of the cup? And so you shake the cup, hoping for a delicious bite of ice cream and chocolate goodness. Nothing happens. You shake the cup again. And then anContinue reading “GLUT!”
Jonathon Mast: Author 