About This Writing Stuff...

This week,  Andy Weir credits science for making his first book, The Martian, a stellar success.  Paul Kupperberg reminisces about the launch of his incredible career in the comic book industry.  IndieReader warns us of new methods of plagiarism while Konrath takes Hachette to task over their latest investor propaganda.  Jodie Renner provides a comprehensive list of questions that authors should ask their beta-readers, and Amanda Headlee stresses the importance of research.

All that and a little more.  Enjoy!



How Science Made Me a Writer by Andy Weir

Three Men and a Writer by Paul Kupperberg

The Problem with Plagiarism by IndieReader

The Hachette Job by Joe Konrath

15 Questions for Your Beta-Readers and to Focus Your Own Revisions by Jodie Renner

The Four Characteristics of Author Attitude and Why You Need Them by Nina Amir

Because Size Matters: McKee's Four Tips on Writing a Big Story by Jan O'Hara

Don't Make Me Call BS! by Amanda Headlee