Do you submit short stories or poetry to literary journals like me? If so, you must know the effect a rejection letter can have. But rest assured, you are not alone. Everyone receives a rejection letter. It’s just part of the business of being a writer. I’m focusing here on short story or poetry submissions,… Read More For Writers: Handling Rejection Letters from Literary Journals
Is your book ready for a beta reader? Let’s discuss the phase of your manuscript… I’ve been a beta reader for some time, and many people who ask me to beta read their work are not yet at the stage where it’s ready. So, depending on the manuscript’s development phase, there are different ways to… Read More Beta Readers and Phases of Manuscript Development
Over the years, as I have improved my writing skills, I’ve looked up sites repeatedly to keep me honest in my craft and to ensure I remember things correctly regarding grammar, punctuation, formation of prose, etc. I also try to use the same methods when critiquing others’ writing techniques; I’ve made a small collection of… Read More Resources for Writers
I love my vintage comic books. When reading vintage comics, the first thing I notice is the sweet aroma rising from the pages. The distinctive odor does not occur with modern paper comic books. Vintage comic books are lighter when held in the hands. The paper is thinner and easily flexes as I turn the… Read More A descriptive passage of items from a favorite hobby
I once knew a dog named Apollo who looked nothing like his namesake, the most handsome Greek God with long locks of golden hair, a muscular build, and above-average height. This Apollo, an English Bulldog, was round as could be with folds upon folds of furry mass, a scrunched up face with a tongue that… Read More Redeeming Ugly
Greetings! I hope you are having a lovely Sunday morning! Here in Long Island, NY, the sun is shining, I’ve got a fresh cup of coffee, and it looks like it’s going to be a great day! My first book, Silver Icon, has been on sale for about a week now at both Amazon and… Read More A shout out to Critique Circle – Writers this is a must see!
To coin a phrase from my video gaming life, when it comes to writing and being an author, I’m a noob. If you’re not familiar with the term noob, it can be thought of as an antonym for veteran or experienced or possibly even expert. I did not major in English, Literature, Grammar, Journalism or any other… Read More Tools, Tips and Guidance for Writers
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