That Dreaded Syllable: Saying No

Recently I've been asked about writing advice that isn't geared specifically toward new writers or those looking to "break into" print. It's not often I write about those further along–because careers, like people, are pretty unique, mostly, and any advice I'd be able to give might backfire terribly in someone else's arena. But I figure what I'm about to say is Reasonable Life Advice as well as Publishing Advice.

My Friday the 13th started about 24 hours early. The 12th was one of the more...