In today's podcast, I update you on the latest happenings in the publishing world as well as my own writing journey, and I interview April L. Hamilton, the Indie Author, on self-publishing. We …
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Writing Thrillers: Lessons Learned From James Rollins
Learning by modelling is a powerful technique, and as avid readers as well as writers we can all learn from our heroes. James Rollins is one of my favourite thriller authors. He writes …
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Boost Creativity: Let Your Mind Lie Fallow
Sometimes our brains need a rest in this crazy-paced world, and creativity needs a little downtime to percolate ideas that are just under the surface. Farming has a concept that lends itself to …
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What is Yog’s Law and Why Does It Matter For Authors?
I first heard of Yog's Law from author and podcaster Mur Lafferty, and thought it would be good to share an explanation here. Originally from author James D. Macdonald, it states: "Money flows to the …
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5 Reasons Writers Need To Embrace Technology
Many people I meet say "I don't like computers" or "It's too hard to use all these sites" when I mention words like ebooks, social networking, online author platform and blogs. But if you are …
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My 2010 Goals for The Creative Penn and My Writing
A few days ago, I shared some generic writer's New Year's Resolutions that I think people need to consider. Here are my personal goals for the year, both for my own writing and for …
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