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Dissecting the difficulties of writing a sequel
Writers tend to be their own worst enemies. Sure, some amateurs might cast aspersions at agents and publishers who reject their works. And maybe published authors occasionally gripe about critics and...
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4 reasons why fiction writers struggle with marketing
Please excuse me while I make some excuses. You see, I’ve read 3,009 articles about how fiction writers need to become savvy marketers and self-promoters if they want their books to succeed...
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I should be thankful, and…
…I am…in spite of so many obstacles on the path to my destination as “successful writer.” Two years ago (“I should be thankful, but…”), I griped about the many challenges facing writers in the modern,...
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5 ways to support the writer in your life
Do you know someone who is committed to the craft of writing? Congratulations! Maybe this writer is a relative, in which case you have destiny to thank. Or maybe you’ve befriended someone who has been...
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A different class of writing
Spending time with young people can make you feel old, but it can also make you feel young, too. I had the pleasure of talking with students at Waupun High School yesterday. My mission: to share my...
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Infrequently Asked Questions
Writers spend a lot of time talking to themselves. “Are you ready for the interview, David?” “Yes, David, I am.” | Photo by Jaime Lynn Hunt We invent conversations between imaginary people, imagine a...
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Some bad news about my brand
What is the digital equivalent of schizophrenia? Whatever it is, my website has it. More specifically, my brand suffers from it. Continue reading →
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A tale of two book releases
For an author, nothing compares to your own book release—though seeing a friend get published comes awfully close! This year, I’ve had the privilege of watching two of my peers reach the finish line...
View ArticleCover reveal: If Sin Dwells Deep
By auspicious happenstance, my 100th blog post coincides with another milestone: the completion of my next book’s cover. Behold! Continue reading →
View Article3 freebies for 3rd annual Reader Appreciation Day
It’s Sept. 13, and you know what that means: something free from your favorite author of wonderfully weird fiction. (That’s me, by the way.) Continue reading →
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