M.E. Garber's Blog, page 17

December 14

Everyone needs something to write on or in. Most writers I know at least occasionally write in longhand–yes, on paper with a pen or pencil. I know I do. Sometimes, it helps me to refocus my thinking. Other times, I … Continue reading →

Yay–A Story Sale!

I’m particularly pleased to announce that my story, “Sanachi’s Escape,” has sold to The Colored Lens, and should be published in their Winter 2017 edition, sometime in the first quarter. That’s really soon! Yes, you can be sure I’ll link to it here … Continue reading →

December 13

“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” –Stephen King   Never forget: you are not just writing. You are creating magic. Filed under: Writer's Christmas Calendar

December 12

  May this day bring you peace and joy, whether you have snow or not.Filed under: Writer's Christmas Calendar

December 11

Many of you are writers, or know someone who is, at the very least. So today’s calendar window opens on a gift of riches: links dealing with writing and world-building and publishing, all from SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers … Continue reading →

December 10

Seems like it’s time for another story. One full of hope, and love. So this window opens onto a story. I hope you enjoy this one.Filed under: Writer's Christmas Calendar

December 9

Today’s window opens onto something that I hope might be helpful for others the way it would have been for my past self. “Past-me” was afraid to write science fiction, because I clearly didn’t know enough science; I wasn’t a scientist, … Continue reading →

December 8

Because the holidays are about gift-giving, here’s a wonderful gift for the writer in your life (including yourself!). They’re even in red and green, the traditional evergreen and holly-berry colors of the season. Click on the images to head through to … Continue reading →

December 7

For today, a quote. To help you de-stress. “The first draft is just you telling yourself the story.” –Terry PratchettFiled under: Writer's Christmas Calendar

December 6

Today’s window brings us Grants! Free money to help writers follow their passions! Are you eligible? Click the following links to see (please note that this year’s grants are over, but these repeat annually): Writers with kids under 18 Older … Continue reading →