I spent last weekend at the South Carolina Writers Association StoryFest Confereence. Here’s some of what I learned there. Amy Collins of Talcott Notch Literary Services agency gave a dynamite workshop on the publishing business. Successful writers know the industry’s wants and needs: The writer must keep market viability in mind at all times. Your…
It’s First Wednesday, so it’s time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group post! This month, we’re focusing on NaNoWriMo! What is that, you ask? Read on to find out! November is National Novel Writing Month. Have you ever participated? If not, why not? I have been a loyal NaNoWriMo member since 2011. I wrote a…
I’m not a big autobiography/memoir reader, so I picked this book up on a whim, just to see what sort of voice Patrick Stewart the writer might have (I know, he probably had a ghost writer). I quickly found myself fascinated. Patrick Steward the author sounds exactly like Patrick Stewart the actor – or like…
It’s October, so time for Halloween and spooky stories. So far, my roomie and I have watched Bran Stoker’s Dracula, Sleepy Hollow, Sweeney Todd, and (OK, not spooky) the old Clash of the Titans. The front porch and yard are decorated with lights and props, and we’re stockpiling candy for the kiddies. Ready for the…
It’s first Wednesday, so it’s time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group post! Today, we’re looking at artificial intelligence. October 4 question: The topic of AI writing has been heavily debated across the world. According to various sources, generative AI will assist writers, not replace them. What are your thoughts? I’ve been watching from the…
I’ve been reading the new John Scalzi book Starter Villains this week. It’s a lot of fun. Don’t have an image of it because the blasted laptop is in the shop and I’m trying to post using my iPad instead! Starter Villains is about a man who’s coasting through life as a substitute teacher when…
We’re back on the coast for a week, though this year not all of us could join the crowd. We do have two new additions: Jer and Bethany, though Bethany couldn’t get off work until today. She should arrive later this evening. Patrick had to wait until Monday morning to drive down, but he arrived…
It’s First Wednesday, so time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group post! September 6 question: The IWSG celebrates 12 years today! When did you discover the IWSG, how do you connect, and how has it helped you? I first discovered Insecure Writer’s Support Group about 2 years ago (has it really been that long?) when I submitted…
OK I’ll admit it. I’ve never read Bob’s sci-fi stories, even though we’re in a writing group together & I consider him a friend. However, I’m remedying this by starting with The Dust of Stars. This is the first in a series, so if I really like it, there are others I can snag to…
I’ve recently found some streaming channels (contained on something called Frndly TV for $6 a month) that show classic sci-fi shows like Star Trek. Of course, I’ve seen every episode of TOS and TNG so often I can usually quote lines along with the actors, but they’re fun to listen to as I work on…