Bryan Thomas Schmidt's Blog, page 39
February 3, 2012
Do Something: Live A Life Of Significance
This is not a lecture. It's an observation. And it's not a self-aggrandizing post but I do need to give some detail on my own life to make the point, so I will. Recently, I saw Wayne Koons, a former Marine, then NASA Engineer, then pilot/astronaut speak about his education, his life and his faith. [ Read More ]
February 2, 2012
VLog: How To Respond To Reviews
Recently my friend reviewed my book at SFSignal. I never expect anything less than an honest review from reviewers, especially friends. Anything is unhelpful because people tend to see through it anyway and because honest evaluation is the only thing a writer can rightfully expect from anyone. You hope they love the book. It's hard [ Read More ]
VLog: Thoughts On Responding To Reviews
Recently my friend reviewed my book at SFSignal. I never expect anything less than an honest review from reviewers, especially friends. Anything is unhelpful because people tend to see through it anyway and because honest evaluation is the only thing a writer can rightfully expect from anyone. You hope they love the book. It's hard [ Read More ]
January 31, 2012
For Immediate Release: Author Bryan Thomas Schmidt Joins Madonna In No Nipples Policy
Ottawa, KS, January 31, 2012–Author Bryan Thomas Schmidt today announced there would be no revealing of his or other nipples at his book signing at Hastings Books in Lawrence, Kansas this coming Saturday or any other public appearances on his agenda. "I just wanted to join Madonna right now in refuting any accusations of public [ Read More ]
January 30, 2012
Write Tips: The Necessity Of Discipline
Okay, it's an old topic, I know, but discipline is so vital to your writing success. And if I've learned anything about discipline over the years, it's that to be disciplined in any area of life, you need good discipline in all areas of life. There's nothing that bleeds from one area of life into [ Read More ]
January 27, 2012
Why Is Respecting Others So Hard?
I like to post things which are interesting on my Twitter, Facebook, GooglePlus, etc. I do it because they made me think and perhaps others will think, too. I hang with a lot of writers and smart people who like to think, so my assumption is, maybe they'll find this interesting. Just because I post [ Read More ]
January 26, 2012
Write Tip: The Importance Of Distance
I know it's not obvious but I'm not a patient person. I hate waiting. I hate lines. The only form of delay I enjoy is procrastination. I'm awesome with that one. But because of this problems have developed from time to time. I always heard people talk about how important it was to get distance [ Read More ]
January 23, 2012
Write Tip: 9 Free Ways To Market Your Book
By now most writers are realizing that in the face of the changes in the publishing business, marketing is an area which falls more and more on their shoulders. For newer writers with untested track records, this is especially true. I've had writers tell me they don't believe in self-promotion. Not only is this foolish [ Read More ]
Write Tips: 9 Free Ways To Market Your Book
By now most writers are realizing that in the face of the changes in the publishing business, marketing is an area which falls more and more on their shoulders. For newer writers with untested track records, this is especially true. I've had writers tell me they don't believe in self-promotion. Not only is this foolish [ Read More ]
January 21, 2012
The Versatile Blogger Award, Hugos, and My 2012 Forthcoming Books
Well, it's award season, so it's obligatory to let you know that The Worker Prince is eligible for Hugo nominations. I suppose I'm also eligible for the Best New Writer Award. But far more important, if you ask me, SFFWRTCHT and the column interviews are eligible for Hugos in Best Fan Writer. Please keep this in [ Read More ]
