How is a writer supposed to find inspiration in today’s world? With the pandemic raging and the political upheaval and climate change … how can you keep your muse healthy? One thing that inspires me is reading. I’ll admit it’s getting harder to find good science fiction or fantasy that inspires me rather than bringing…
We attended a virtual writing conference this weekend: The South Carolina Writer’s Association. Didn’t pitch anything because none of the agents or editors was looking for science fiction, but the sessions were fun. The keynote speaker was Patti Callahan Henry, NY Times bestselling author, who spoke on “The Soul of Story.” She says we’re hardwired…
It’s once again time for our Insecure Writer’s Support Group post! As I just received another form rejection, it’s a good time to rethink insecurity. I did get a nice personalized rejection last month for one story, though, and the editor said to send him something else next time they had an anthology call out.…