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Things You Learn From Conventions; or It’s About More Than Just The Writing
(Post-A-Day Challenge, Day 22) I love going to science fiction conventions, especially the more literary ones like MileHiCon (which is where I am this weekend, hence the lack of internet connectivity). These conventions aren’t about meeting your favorite actor … Continue reading
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Comin’ Back For More; or, What I Learned From My Second WorldCon Writer’s Workshop
So, now that it’s more than a month after my second experience with a WorldCon Writer’s Workshop (this time in Reno), I thought I’d share my experiences with everyone. (I first posted about this back in July; rather than repeat … Continue reading
Workshops; or, How To Let The Air Out Of Your Ego In One Easy Step
(This posting originally appeared on The Melt-Ink Pot) I’ve gone and done it again. I’ve submitted three chapters of my current work in progress to the Writer’s Workshop at the World Science Fiction Convention. What does that mean? It means … Continue reading
Writing Tips from Charlaine Harris; or, The Secrets of Writing, Revealed
(This posting originally appeared on The Melt-Ink Pot) Thanks to a friend of mine, this week I found myself in possession of a ticket to see Charlaine Harris, author of the True Blood series, at the Tattered Cover Bookstore in … Continue reading
But They’re Scary People! or, Authors and Editors and Publishers, Oh My!
(This posting originally appeared on The Melt-Ink Pot) (Posted live from MileHiCon) Confession time. I’m petrified of meeting authors, editors, and publishers in person. I’m always terrified that I’ll do or say something that will mark me forever as … Continue reading
Writer’s Workshops and Other Conventions
(This posting originally appeared on The Melt-Ink Pot) Since Samantha posted earlier in the week about conferences, I thought I’d chime in with some other opportunities to learn more about the craft of writing. I’ve gone to many useful panels … Continue reading
First, You Must Entertain…
(This posting originally appeared on The Melt-Ink Pot) I attended a small local science fiction convention (COSine) this past weekend. The guest of honor was author L.E. Modesitt, and I was lucky enough to sit in on a couple of … Continue reading
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