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June 4, 2015
William Zinsser: Writing Nonfiction
Oh, sadness. I just read that William Zinsser died on May 15, 2015. Among other things, he was the author of my favorite nonfiction how-to, On Writing Well: An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction. Zinsser begins by emphasizing that nonfiction is a personal transaction. It isn’t removed from the writer; it flows from who the writer […]
June 3, 2015
Bias: Writing about tough topics
Last week I read a post about author Matt de la Pena. Apparently his Tweet, “Something I can’t ignore: Tomorrow’s #teenlitcon in Minn will be 95% white. The juvenile detention centers I just visited were 95% brown” got quite a bit of notice. It was tweeted and retweeted and went wild. As a population, we […]
June 2, 2015
Freelancing: The Pros and Cons
I love being a freelancer but there are definitely both pros and cons to this type of work. Here is an infographic prepared by Graphic Design Degree Hub. I have to say — I agree that the feast/famine cycle is a real drag. So is trying to balance life and work when you can pretty […]
June 1, 2015
Market seeking manuscripts: Tor
Great news! Tor.com is once again accepting manuscripts. Almost a year ago, I posted that Tor had closed to submissions so that they could get caught up on their slush pile. Sadness! They have now re-opened for submissions of “speculative fiction.” I went to their site to find out exactly what they meant by […]
May 31, 2015
Writing Time: Working Writing into My Day
How hard is it for you to fit writing in your average day? Because it is what I do for a living, I’m spoiled. At least during the school year, I manage to write almost every day, Monday through Friday. That said, in the summer, I don’t do quite as well. My son doesn’t have […]
May 29, 2015
Market Seeking Manuscripts: Anthology
I’m not familiar with this market so proceed with caution but Dreaming Robot Press, an indie sci-fi/f publisher for YA and middle-grade readers, is seeking submissions for the 2016 edition of the Young Explorer’s Adventure Guide. The anthology is a collection of sf/f aimed at a middle-grade and young adult readership with protagonists from 9-12 […]
May 27, 2015
Writing Nonfiction: Michael Moore’s 13 rules
At the Toronto International Film Festivals Doc Conference, Michael Moore shared 13 rules for making a documentary. Not surprisingly, they apply equally well to any nonfiction writing. 1. Don’t talk about Fight Club. Don’t talk about the subject of your article or book. This isn’t about saving whales or the importance of recycling. Instead, this […]
May 26, 2015
Online Courses and Copyright
As I work my way through the Smithsonian comic book course, I occasionally take part in one of the Facebook discussions. Not surprisingly, my favorite Facebook group for the class is for writers. We discuss our heroes. We discuss our villains. And, invariable, someone asks about copyright. “If I post my idea here, is it […]
May 25, 2015
Copyright Terms
Copyright terminology can be confusing. Fortunately, Brian Scott and FreelanceWriting.com has created an amazing graphic full of information.
May 24, 2015
Memorial Day
I hope that you plan to take some time off today sinc it is, at least in the US, Memorial Day. I’ve been keeping up a ferocious work schedule so I’ll be spending some time with my family today. Rest. Read. Relax!
