Tag Archives: Reading

What Is the Theme?

Posted on January 19, 2019 by

Authors have many different ways to begin their work. There is no right or wrong way; every writer must find the way that works best for him or her, and that way will probably vary from time to time. A … Continue reading →

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The Value of Critiquing Partners

Posted on December 4, 2018 by

Today I want to talk about the advantages of having a critiquing partner. When you are professionally published, you have an editor who reviews your content and tells you what works and what doesn’t and what should be removed or … Continue reading →

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Chronological Order Vs. Publication Order

Posted on November 9, 2018 by

When I wrote A School for Sorcery, I did not envision it as being part of a series. By the time I finally got an agent for it and got it accepted for publication several years had passed since its … Continue reading →

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A Requiem for Newspapers

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

I hope the title I’ve put on this blog is premature at worst and nonsense at best. I very much fear it is not. I am a lifelong newspaper reader. Reading the daily paper while I eat my breakfast is … Continue reading →

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