About This Writing Stuff....

This week,  David Gaughran and Joe Konrath have some advice for Authors United while Kobo's president tweets out against Amazon.

In a recently discovered essay, Isaac Asimov expounds on what it takes to be truly creative.   Amanda Headlee describes the pros and cons of Deus Ex Machina, Robyn LaRue offers planning tips for pantsers, and Chris Musgrave and Jody Hedlund get into character.

All that, and a little more.  Enjoy!


Kobo President Michael Tamblyn: Indie Authors Are on Amazon's Hit List by Digital Book World

Looking for Great Free (SF & Fantasy) Fiction?  Check Out These Online Magazines by Michelle Mueller

Deus Ex Machina by Amanda Headlee

Planning for Pantsers by Robyn LaRue

Never-Before-Published Isaac Asimov Essay Reveals the Secret to True Creativity by Sarah Gray

Author Stalks Anonymous Blogger Who Gave Her a 1-Star Review by Eric Gloria Ryan

What's Next for Authors United?  by David Gaughran

More Advice to Authors United by Joe Konrath

Writing 101: Character Creation by Chris Musgrave

Planting Minor Characters with Purpose by Jody Hedlund