About This Writing Stuff...

This week,  David Mamet makes it clear that drama is key in screenwriting.   J.M. Gregoire pens an open letter to indie authors with sage advice on craft and general behavior.   Jim Hines and Robyn LaRue both weigh-in on the recent publishing debates between Joe Konrath and, well, everyone.  Dean Wesley Smith dispels the myth that indies cannot get their books into brick-and-mortar stores while Joe Moore reminds us to identify our audience.  Allison Winn Scotch advises us to have contingency plans and Steven James wants to...pump you up!

All that and a bit more.  Enjoy, and don't forget about the Write Stuff conference coming next month in Allentown, PA!  

Thanks to the fine scribes at Crazy 8 Press for sharing some of these excellent articles.

David Mamet Screenwriting Masterclass in a Memo via Chris Jones

Open Letter to Indie Authors by J.M. Gregoire

The Gospels of Publishing by Jim C. Hines

The Great (Publishing) Debate - Arm Yourself with Knowledge by Robyn LaRue

A Victory Against Author Solutions by David Gaughran

Can't Get Books Into Bookstore Myth by Dean Wesley Smith

A Book That Failed and What We Can Learn From It by James Scott Bell

Pump Up Your Creativity by Steven James

Who is Your Audience?  by Joe Moore

After You Publish by Dave King

Plan B: or What To Do When Things Go Wrong by Allison Winn Scotch

The Write Stuff Conference is Coming in March! via The Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group (GLVWG)