James A. Moore's Blog, page 16
September 12, 2016
September 11, 2016
A little advice I still try to live by
I wrote this a while ago, like six years ago this Halloween, for Storytellers Unplugged. It was my last essay after several years, and I ran across the article on my computer (because I collect semi-finished files like a hoarder collects magazines) and reread it.
It still makes sense to me, so I'm posting it here for anyone who thinks my advice might be worth something.
Yes, There Are Rules
Waaaaaay the heck back (Five years ago last July) I pondered whether or not there are rules for this writing gig. I even gave a few that I think are fairly easy to live with. A few people disagreed with me, but to be fair, at least one of them was just trolling around and looking for something to argue about. Also to be fair, I was probably wrong about a few of them.
So, here’s my disclaimer. YES there are rules, but any rules I provide (or other writers, for that matter) should be considered and then applied to your personal situation as best suits your needs. Why? Because you aren’t me. My experiences aren’t going to be yours. Learn as you go. Never stop learning. That one is non-negotiable: If you ain’t learning as you go through this life, you’re doing it wrong.
This will, by the by, be my last of these essays for the foreseeable future. Why? Because I’ve earned three strikes. That doesn’t mean that Dave Wilson (he who manages this site and all the archived wisdom placed therein) has banished me. No. I’m banishing myself. After several years of not ever dropping the ball on a deadline for Storytellers Unplugged, I have now missed a total of three essay deadlines. I don’t think that’s fair to you, the reader, to Dave or to any of my peers here. It means that I’m not being a professional. Now, I could go easy on myself and simply deal myself a few hundred laps around the office as punishment, but the problem is my time consumption. Paying bills must take precedence over writing for Storyteller’s Unplugged, especially since I’m not sure I’ve even said anything new in the last year.
That said, it’s been a lot of fun and I mean that. I’ve enjoyed the comments, I’ve enjoyed the correspondences, and I’ve enjoyed having a spot to lay down my opinions for what little they are worth. I hope someone somewhere got a little useful advice along the way, because, really, that’s what this site is all about.
That said, time for those rules.
1) Write every day. Read every day. No exceptions.
2) Write it first. Edit it later. I can’t emphasize how many people I’ve seen who failed to ever finish a short story, let alone a novel, because they get mired in editing the words they wrote earlier the same day or week. I firmly believe you should make a note to go back and make corrections, and then move on while the proverbial iron is hot. The comparison I use most often is that writing anything of significant length is like walking uphill. You lose momentum and have to start all over again at the bottom of that damned hill every time you edit before you’ve finished the story. Write. Then edit.
3) Be professional in your dealings. I don‘t care if you’re dealing with an editor, a peer or a fan, be professional. That doesn’t mean you can’t be a little casual. You can. You can talk to your writer buddies as friends, but when it comes time to do business, then, damn it, do business. Listen, I’ve collaborated with several authors on several projects. No matter what the case, we work out the ground rules in advance, and if it becomes necessary we write out a contract in advance, too. Anyone that takes offense to the notion of a contract hasn’t been playing this game for very long. Along the same lines, make sure that you include that self addressed stamped envelope, that contact information, those references, that damned cover letter if that is what is expected of you. Contrary to what you might think, you are not the exception to the rules. At least not until the editor/peer/coauthor tells you so. And as for your readers, well, it’s best to remember that the person you flambé on an online forum will remember if you’ve been an ass (and sometimes will remember even if you haven’t) and will gladly share that information with everyone they know. More than one writer has received digital egg on the face for being foolish and not thinking before making a comment. You don’t act like a fool, you don’t have to recover from foolish actions nearly as often.
4) Get paid for your work. I’ve gone over this again and again. I’ll continue to do so. Don’t “Sell” your work for free. That means you think it’s got no value. There are always exceptions, but they should be just that, exceptions. Yes, I occasionally write for charity anthologies or write for an anthology that isn’t paying top dollar. No, I’d never give a publisher anything more than a short story without expecting compensation. If you want to be considered as a professional, then act the part and that includes getting paid. Also, from time to time remind those who owe you money that you have bills too. Remember, folks, I’m making these suggestions for those of you who want to make writing your career. If you want writing to be your hobby, you need read no further.
5) Edit the damned manuscript. Then, just for fun, edit it again. No matter how many times you do it, you’re going to miss things. That’s why there are real editors out there. You may never meet one, but they do exist. Your manuscript may not need to be perfect to get into print, but get as close as you can, while understanding that you will never be satisfied with your work a year after it’s seen print. You doubt me? Go ask a few authors you know to read their first printed piece again and watch their faces, see how many of them flinch. At least 90% at a guess. Proviso: Know when to stop editing. If you’ve gone over it three times. Call it finished. Move on and send that puppy out into the wilds.
6) Expect Rejection. That rule hasn’t changed. No one sells every piece, at least not on the first try. If they do, they’ve either got more talent than God or more luck that an army of leprechauns. Have a good cry if you must, then get that poor rejected story back to the editing board if you think it will help, and then resubmit and move on.
7) Put your ego in check. I don’t care how good you are, you ain’t all that. From Stephen King to Stephanie Meyers to every other best selling author out there and a few who think the review they got on MyFavoriteBooks.Com makes them something special, you ain’t all that. You might be successful, you might even be highly praised, but that doesn’t mean you need to have an ego the size of Texas. Though, to be fair, at least two of the aforementioned can probably negotiate for a MUCH higher advance than most of us will ever see. More power to them. Don’t let success go to your head. Be grateful, then move on.
8) Make your deadlines. If you can’t make your deadlines, make sure your editors/publishers know in advance. Technically this is part of being professional, but it bears repeating, They’re waiting on you and if they’ve paid you and upheld their part of the agreement, you have an obligation to do the same. Late happens. Life happens and almost guarantees that. Just the same, bust your ass and do it right.
9) Read everything. Write what you love. You should be well read. The market is always changing, especially these days. Be aware of that. Work with it. As a writer, this is part of your job. If you’re serious about writing, read every day. Write what you love. No matter who you are or how well you think you know the trends, the trends will change before you can finish what you’re writing. That being said, write what you love. That way, you can always be pleased with the end result. No, I have not written any classics with a twist of zombies/alien invasions or werewolves. Why? I don’t want to steal somebody else’s work and then add a few thousand words and claim it as my own, merely because the original work is in the public domain. It ain’t my thing. Proviso: Yes, I DID write BLOODSTAINED OZ with Christopher Golden. Yes, I AM writing two sequels (BLOODSTAINED WONDERLAND and BLOODSTAINED NEVERLAND). No, none of those works use a single sentence from the original works, but they most certainly use the creations in the public domain. There’s a difference between an homage and effectively stealing half or more of a dead writer’s work. No, I don’t feel the least bit bad about saying that. Nor will I change my mind in the future. It was cute the first time. Now it’s just a lazy way of trying to make a buck without having to actually do most of the work.
10) Have fun. If you aren’t having fun in this industry, you’re doing it wrong.
11) Remember that these are my rules and may not work for you. In the long run you have to decide for yourself.
Thanks, folks. Those of you who’ve followed faithfully, I am flattered and honored and I hope I helped. Those of you who actually picked up a book or two, thanks very much indeed. Any way you look at it, I’ve had a lot of fun.
All the best, and, of course, Happy Halloween!
James A. Moore
It still makes sense to me, so I'm posting it here for anyone who thinks my advice might be worth something.
Yes, There Are Rules
Waaaaaay the heck back (Five years ago last July) I pondered whether or not there are rules for this writing gig. I even gave a few that I think are fairly easy to live with. A few people disagreed with me, but to be fair, at least one of them was just trolling around and looking for something to argue about. Also to be fair, I was probably wrong about a few of them.
So, here’s my disclaimer. YES there are rules, but any rules I provide (or other writers, for that matter) should be considered and then applied to your personal situation as best suits your needs. Why? Because you aren’t me. My experiences aren’t going to be yours. Learn as you go. Never stop learning. That one is non-negotiable: If you ain’t learning as you go through this life, you’re doing it wrong.
This will, by the by, be my last of these essays for the foreseeable future. Why? Because I’ve earned three strikes. That doesn’t mean that Dave Wilson (he who manages this site and all the archived wisdom placed therein) has banished me. No. I’m banishing myself. After several years of not ever dropping the ball on a deadline for Storytellers Unplugged, I have now missed a total of three essay deadlines. I don’t think that’s fair to you, the reader, to Dave or to any of my peers here. It means that I’m not being a professional. Now, I could go easy on myself and simply deal myself a few hundred laps around the office as punishment, but the problem is my time consumption. Paying bills must take precedence over writing for Storyteller’s Unplugged, especially since I’m not sure I’ve even said anything new in the last year.
That said, it’s been a lot of fun and I mean that. I’ve enjoyed the comments, I’ve enjoyed the correspondences, and I’ve enjoyed having a spot to lay down my opinions for what little they are worth. I hope someone somewhere got a little useful advice along the way, because, really, that’s what this site is all about.
That said, time for those rules.
1) Write every day. Read every day. No exceptions.
2) Write it first. Edit it later. I can’t emphasize how many people I’ve seen who failed to ever finish a short story, let alone a novel, because they get mired in editing the words they wrote earlier the same day or week. I firmly believe you should make a note to go back and make corrections, and then move on while the proverbial iron is hot. The comparison I use most often is that writing anything of significant length is like walking uphill. You lose momentum and have to start all over again at the bottom of that damned hill every time you edit before you’ve finished the story. Write. Then edit.
3) Be professional in your dealings. I don‘t care if you’re dealing with an editor, a peer or a fan, be professional. That doesn’t mean you can’t be a little casual. You can. You can talk to your writer buddies as friends, but when it comes time to do business, then, damn it, do business. Listen, I’ve collaborated with several authors on several projects. No matter what the case, we work out the ground rules in advance, and if it becomes necessary we write out a contract in advance, too. Anyone that takes offense to the notion of a contract hasn’t been playing this game for very long. Along the same lines, make sure that you include that self addressed stamped envelope, that contact information, those references, that damned cover letter if that is what is expected of you. Contrary to what you might think, you are not the exception to the rules. At least not until the editor/peer/coauthor tells you so. And as for your readers, well, it’s best to remember that the person you flambé on an online forum will remember if you’ve been an ass (and sometimes will remember even if you haven’t) and will gladly share that information with everyone they know. More than one writer has received digital egg on the face for being foolish and not thinking before making a comment. You don’t act like a fool, you don’t have to recover from foolish actions nearly as often.
4) Get paid for your work. I’ve gone over this again and again. I’ll continue to do so. Don’t “Sell” your work for free. That means you think it’s got no value. There are always exceptions, but they should be just that, exceptions. Yes, I occasionally write for charity anthologies or write for an anthology that isn’t paying top dollar. No, I’d never give a publisher anything more than a short story without expecting compensation. If you want to be considered as a professional, then act the part and that includes getting paid. Also, from time to time remind those who owe you money that you have bills too. Remember, folks, I’m making these suggestions for those of you who want to make writing your career. If you want writing to be your hobby, you need read no further.
5) Edit the damned manuscript. Then, just for fun, edit it again. No matter how many times you do it, you’re going to miss things. That’s why there are real editors out there. You may never meet one, but they do exist. Your manuscript may not need to be perfect to get into print, but get as close as you can, while understanding that you will never be satisfied with your work a year after it’s seen print. You doubt me? Go ask a few authors you know to read their first printed piece again and watch their faces, see how many of them flinch. At least 90% at a guess. Proviso: Know when to stop editing. If you’ve gone over it three times. Call it finished. Move on and send that puppy out into the wilds.
6) Expect Rejection. That rule hasn’t changed. No one sells every piece, at least not on the first try. If they do, they’ve either got more talent than God or more luck that an army of leprechauns. Have a good cry if you must, then get that poor rejected story back to the editing board if you think it will help, and then resubmit and move on.
7) Put your ego in check. I don’t care how good you are, you ain’t all that. From Stephen King to Stephanie Meyers to every other best selling author out there and a few who think the review they got on MyFavoriteBooks.Com makes them something special, you ain’t all that. You might be successful, you might even be highly praised, but that doesn’t mean you need to have an ego the size of Texas. Though, to be fair, at least two of the aforementioned can probably negotiate for a MUCH higher advance than most of us will ever see. More power to them. Don’t let success go to your head. Be grateful, then move on.
8) Make your deadlines. If you can’t make your deadlines, make sure your editors/publishers know in advance. Technically this is part of being professional, but it bears repeating, They’re waiting on you and if they’ve paid you and upheld their part of the agreement, you have an obligation to do the same. Late happens. Life happens and almost guarantees that. Just the same, bust your ass and do it right.
9) Read everything. Write what you love. You should be well read. The market is always changing, especially these days. Be aware of that. Work with it. As a writer, this is part of your job. If you’re serious about writing, read every day. Write what you love. No matter who you are or how well you think you know the trends, the trends will change before you can finish what you’re writing. That being said, write what you love. That way, you can always be pleased with the end result. No, I have not written any classics with a twist of zombies/alien invasions or werewolves. Why? I don’t want to steal somebody else’s work and then add a few thousand words and claim it as my own, merely because the original work is in the public domain. It ain’t my thing. Proviso: Yes, I DID write BLOODSTAINED OZ with Christopher Golden. Yes, I AM writing two sequels (BLOODSTAINED WONDERLAND and BLOODSTAINED NEVERLAND). No, none of those works use a single sentence from the original works, but they most certainly use the creations in the public domain. There’s a difference between an homage and effectively stealing half or more of a dead writer’s work. No, I don’t feel the least bit bad about saying that. Nor will I change my mind in the future. It was cute the first time. Now it’s just a lazy way of trying to make a buck without having to actually do most of the work.
10) Have fun. If you aren’t having fun in this industry, you’re doing it wrong.
11) Remember that these are my rules and may not work for you. In the long run you have to decide for yourself.
Thanks, folks. Those of you who’ve followed faithfully, I am flattered and honored and I hope I helped. Those of you who actually picked up a book or two, thanks very much indeed. Any way you look at it, I’ve had a lot of fun.
All the best, and, of course, Happy Halloween!
James A. Moore
August 29, 2016
INDIGO
Not much I can say for the moment except, "look! I new cover!" and "Look! I'm in a collaborative Mosaic Novel with these folks (No, seriously, I mean, HOLY CRAP, look at that cast!)
More news when I can, :)
INDIGO: A Mosaic Novel by...
Charlaine Harris
Christopher Golden
Kelley Armstrong
Jonathan Maberry
Kat Richardson
Seanan McGuire
Tim Lebbon
Cherie Priest
James A. Moore
Mark Morris
Coming in June 2017
August 25, 2016
Wicked Witches
I'm in an anthology coming out from the New England Horror Writers just in time for Halloween. it;s called WICKED WITCHES and it's going to be fun for all who love their witches on teh dark side.
Below is the table of contents for the New England Horror Writers forthcoming anthology: WICKED WITCHES
I am delighted to be in such fine company.Behold:
Wicked Witches - ToC - (Random Order)
Rob Smales - Moving House
Morgan Sylvia - To Dance the Witch's Circle Again
John M. McIlveen - In Agatha Craggin's Defense
James A. Moore - Home Again
Morven Westfield - Witch's Apprentice
Barry Lee Dejasu - Place of Bones
Peter Dudar - Portrait of Old Woman With Crows
Izzy Lee - Tilberian Holiday
Errick Danger Nunnally - Welcome to the DIV
Trisha Wooldridge - Witch
Nick Manzolillo - Saint of Regret
Jan Kozlowski - Blessed Be & Kick Ass
Catherine Grant - White Witch
Kenneth Vaughan - Run in the Widow's Hell
Joshua Goudreau - Black Forest, Black Heart
Paul McMahon - Baskets
Doug Rinaldi - The Jatinga Effect
GD Dearborn - TS Elliot Burns in Hell
Patrick Lacey - Another Plane
Remy Flagg - Access Violation
Ogmios TheArtist - Creaking Through Salem
Suzanne Reynolds-Alpert - The Witch We Dread
The cover art, front and back, is gorgeous!
Below is the table of contents for the New England Horror Writers forthcoming anthology: WICKED WITCHES
I am delighted to be in such fine company.Behold:
Wicked Witches - ToC - (Random Order)
Rob Smales - Moving House
Morgan Sylvia - To Dance the Witch's Circle Again
John M. McIlveen - In Agatha Craggin's Defense
James A. Moore - Home Again
Morven Westfield - Witch's Apprentice
Barry Lee Dejasu - Place of Bones
Peter Dudar - Portrait of Old Woman With Crows
Izzy Lee - Tilberian Holiday
Errick Danger Nunnally - Welcome to the DIV
Trisha Wooldridge - Witch
Nick Manzolillo - Saint of Regret
Jan Kozlowski - Blessed Be & Kick Ass
Catherine Grant - White Witch
Kenneth Vaughan - Run in the Widow's Hell
Joshua Goudreau - Black Forest, Black Heart
Paul McMahon - Baskets
Doug Rinaldi - The Jatinga Effect
GD Dearborn - TS Elliot Burns in Hell
Patrick Lacey - Another Plane
Remy Flagg - Access Violation
Ogmios TheArtist - Creaking Through Salem
Suzanne Reynolds-Alpert - The Witch We Dread
The cover art, front and back, is gorgeous!
July 5, 2016
HOUND'S BITE: Highly recommended.
Want to know one of my favorite things about being a writer? Sneak previews of other writer's books. In this case it's HOUND'S BITE, book five in the IVY GRANGER, OCCULT DETECTIVE series. The Ivy Granger Books are a blast, fast paced, full of action and just the right twists of humor. HOUND'S BITE is absolutely no exception. I'll do you one better, HOUND'S BITE shows the continuing evolution of author E.J. Stevens into a force to be reckoned with in the Urban Fantasy genre. She holds her own with the likes of Delilah S. Dawson, and Faith Hunter. I'm looking forward to book six!
ARC Reviews: Hound's Bite ARCs are available in Kindle, PDF, and ePub formats. Preferred posting dates for reviews are July 1-31st. Reviews can be sent to E.J. at any time for blurb consideration. Reviews posted to Amazon on release day are greatly appreciated.
Release Party Giveaway: To celebrate the release of Hound's Bite, we are giving away a $15 Amazon Gift Card and a swag pack with Hound's Bite swag signed by the author. Entry is by Rafflecopter. This giveaway is open to US/UK/CA. Giveaway begins on release day July 12, 2016 and ends July 25, 2016 midnight EST. Optional easy copy-and-paste HTML provided (attached).
Rafflecopter link: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/9f67f91f49/
Hound's Bite (Ivy Granger, Psychic Detective #5) E.J. Stevens.
Ivy Granger thought she left the worst of Mab's creations behind when she escaped Faerie. She thought wrong.
In a cruel twist of fate, Ivy has unleashed a powerful horde of Unseelie beasts upon her city, turning her homecoming into a potential slaughter of innocents. Now Ivy must gather her allies to fight a reputedly unstoppable force—The Wild Hunt.
Will the training Ivy received in her father's court be enough to save her city, or will Harborsmouth be forced to kneel before the Lord of the Hunt? She is willing to risk her own life, but some sacrifices come at a cost worse than death. When an ally is bitten by one of The Wild Hunt's hounds, Ivy must face the possibility that winning this battle may mean killing the one person she has come to love most.
Hound's Bite is the fifth full-length novel in the bestselling Ivy Granger urban fantasy series by E.J. Stevens. The Ivy Granger series has won numerous awards, including the BTS Red Carpet Award for Best Novel, the PRG Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Paranormal Fantasy Novel, Best Urban Fantasy Novel, and finalist for Best Urban Fantasy Series.
Release Date: July 12, 2016
Genre: Paranormal, Supernatural Suspense, Urban Fantasy
Ebook $3.99, Trade Paperback $14.99
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E7EU9N2
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01E7EU9N2
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01E7EU9N2
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-ca/ebook/hound-s-bite
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/hounds-bite/id1071362496?mt=11
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24346414-hound-s-bite
Book Cover: http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx208/EJStevensAuthor/Hounds%20Bite%20Cover%20Ivy%20Granger%20by%20E.J.%20Stevens_zpsdxuirvyd.jpg
Hound's Bite Sell Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B14uFw8CymMeUGZHZmdJa0NnUTA/view
Author Bio:
E.J. STEVENS is the author of the HUNTERS' GUILD urban fantasy series, the SPIRIT GUIDE young adult series, and the award-winning, bestselling IVY GRANGER urban fantasy series. She is known for filling pages with quirky characters, bloodsucking vampires, psychotic faeries, and snarky, kick-butt heroines.
BTS Red Carpet Award winner for Best Novel, SYAE finalist for Best Paranormal Series, Best Novella, and Best Horror, winner of the PRG Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Paranormal Fantasy Novel, Best Young Adult Paranormal Series, Best Urban Fantasy Novel, and finalist for Best Young Adult Paranormal Novel and Best Urban Fantasy Series.
When E.J. isn't at her writing desk, she enjoys dancing along seaside cliffs, singing in graveyards, and sleeping in faerie circles. E.J. currently resides in a magical forest on the coast of Maine where she finds daily inspiration for her writing.
Author Photo: http://s756.photobucket.com/user/EJStevensAuthor/media/AuthorEJStevens-2.jpg.html
Media Kit: http://www.fromtheshadows.info/p/media-kit.html
June 12, 2016
Lawyers, Guns and Money
50 people dead in a bar because some bastard with too many anger issues and a belief that his god likes violence as a solution.The Second Amendment fanatics (They are fanatics. As I have stated before the First Amendment has been altered to take consideration of modern situations out forefathers never considered. The same should happen to the Second Amendment) are already screaming that guns had no part in this latest assault in which 50 people were killed and nearly the same number injured by, wait for it, guns.Okay. The NRA, bless their desperate, gun-toting hearts, have spent MILLIONS making sure that the right people in the right places vote their way. It's called "lobbying," and unfortunately it's completely legal. Personally, I'd call it bribery, but semantics.
I've made my opinion on gun control known.
Here's my newest effort at a solution: New solution to a gun problem: You can't outlaw guns? Okay. Tax 'em. Tax the crap out of 'em. Tax them like cigarettes, only worse. They started taxing cigarettes because of the health related issues and the strain on hospitals and healthcare. You want to smoke, you have to pay for the privilege. So do the same to guns, THEN, because it's not guns that kill, it's bullets, a $15.00 per bullet tax. That's for .22 of course. The higher the caliber, the higher the tax. Shotgun shells? Start at 30 and work your way up. Hollow point? triple it. Glazer? Go big. 5 times. Black talons and the like? ten times the charge. I wonder if the NRA could match the revenue increase? Don't pay the tax? Don't get the bullet. Making your own bullets? cool. Tax the crap out of black powder and gun powder.
Somebody else suggested a severe insurance boost. You have a gun? Cool. Your insurance rates should go through the roof unless you have mandatory classes on gun safety, regular assessments at a range and a gun locker that is properly secured and locked. That should be as mandatory as automobile liability insurance.
April 27, 2016
The first reviews are in
And so far , no reason to break down into tears. :)
http://www.shelfinflicted.com/2016/04/the-silent-army-by-james-moore.html
https://bookwraiths.com/2016/04/25/the-silent-army/
http://www.speculativeherald.com/2016/04/27/review-the-silent-army-by-james-a-moore/
http://falcatatimes.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/fantasy-review-seven-forges-4-silent.html
http://www.shelfinflicted.com/2016/04/the-silent-army-by-james-moore.html
https://bookwraiths.com/2016/04/25/the-silent-army/
http://www.speculativeherald.com/2016/04/27/review-the-silent-army-by-james-a-moore/
http://falcatatimes.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/fantasy-review-seven-forges-4-silent.html
April 5, 2016
The Court Of The Dead
So I had to get permission to talk about this: I'm exceedingly happy about it. Okay, so I have a story that runs just a little over 20,000 words that I just finished. It's not a normal story. It's for the Court of the Dead. I saw this a while back and kept getting drawn more and more into the side stories, comics, and notes about the brainstorm of Sideshow Collectibles. They normally do extremely cool media tie-ins but this is all new and original and how could i NOT want to be part of this? So I hinted, whined, begged, you know, as writers do, and finally they said I could play in their sandbox.
When and where the story comes out? No idea yet but I'll keep you posted. In the meantime, take a look at this site and you can join me in the drooling department.
January 22, 2016
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