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Monthly Archives: May 2010

Why You Need a Writing Group

Writing is a lonely pastime, full of experiences most people will never encounter, let alone comprehend. The best way to handle that is joining a writing group.

“This is Going to Sound Strange….”

Writing is a lonely pastime, full of experiences most people will never encounter, let alone comprehend. The best way to handle that is joining a writing group.

What I Learned about Writing this Week…from Dreams

When I sleep, my brain goes to the place where creativity flows. When I sleep, my conscious self gets out of the way, and my mind goes down to the pool and drinks deep. I am a writer, and I thirst. Constantly. I’m willing to be that you do, too….

Your Blog Posting Schedule in Google Docs (Redux All Over Again)

Now that you’re familiar with the Google Docs word processor, we turn our attention to the spreadsheet tool with some example uses and a writing exercise, too.

Working with Google Docs and Spreadsheets

Use Google Docs to create a new Document, and share it with reviewers or collaborators.

My First Mob Hit

How I used a Google Docs Spreadsheet to master the Mob Wars real estate game, invalidate Farmville’s progression, and prove that I’m an unrepentant nerd.

The Week in Words (May 15)

The Week in Words is a weekly roundup of my active projects, review of the site’s activity, and links to interesting writing articles that caught my attention.

Giving Up on the Gatekeepers (3 of 3)

What should an aspiring writer do while the publishing industry tumbles? Improve fundamentals, build a strong blog, and try things out. Me, I’m self-publishing.

The Changing Face of Publishing

The writer’s path to publication used to lead through literary magazines to submissions editors. Today it goes through a platform to an agent, but what’s next?

Giving Up on the Gatekeepers (1 of 3)

What does it take for a writer to get published? The path today isn’t the same as it was yesterday, and it’ll probably be something different tomorrow.