Sometimes you just need more words. About five nights a week I’m able to set aside about an hour to write on average. And an hour of concentrated writing often nets me between 1000 and 1500 words. That’s not a terrible number of words, really. But if I’m really trying to write, if I’m tryingContinue reading “Going on a Sprint”
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MOAR WRITING!
When I was in grade school, I wanted to be a writer. That desire has never left me. And I’ve succeeded. I’m a writer! What makes a person a writer? Writers write. That’s it. If I’m writing, I’ve succeeded as far as becoming a writer. Now, becoming a full-time writer, where my writing supports meContinue reading “MOAR WRITING!”
Submit Again
In 2003, Marvel Comics established an initiative called Tsunami Comics. They released a number of series all at once, including Mystique, Runaways, Inhumans, Emma Frost, and I’m probably forgetting a few. I remember complaining at the time that it was like they were throwing a bunch of stuff at the wall to see what wouldContinue reading “Submit Again”
I’m an idiot.
No one likes rejection, but there are some rejections that sting a lot more than others. When an editor rejects a story because it doesn’t fit what she’s looking for, sure it’s not great, but it’s totally understandable. The story doesn’t fit. Might be a great story, but it doesn’t belong in this publication. WhenContinue reading “I’m an idiot.”
Guest Post: I Got Published! Now What?
So, I have this friend, Joanna Fletcher. She’s a cool lady, and she recently got published for the first time. I asked her to stop by and talk just a little bit about what it was like. And, well, she obliged! Without further ado, here’s Joanna! — Ever get an email that completely tilted yourContinue reading “Guest Post: I Got Published! Now What?”
Jonathon Mast: Author 