Writing is easy. Or, so I thought. A little over a year ago, I scratched out a novel with reckless abandon without any thought to punctuation or publication. When my masterpiece (or something like it) was complete, I was anxious to share it with the world, so I researched queries, submissions, and agents. I realized … Continue reading On the Business of Writing and My Own Personal Hang-ups.
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Zombies on the Brain
There are two sides to every story. Why should the Zombie Apocalypse be any different? I’ve read the Zombie books—we all have. Each story stresses the importance of preparation. Each tale explores the worst case scenario, the cataclysmic zombie invasion, the end of civilization as we know it. What if the Zombie invasion isn’t quite … Continue reading Zombies on the Brain
Things I would do if I didn’t have to go to work today…
Things I would do if I wasn't at work:1. Wear my penguin pajama pants all day2. Drink gallons of coffee3. Clean my house4. Write5. Work on lesson plans6. Work on Den Meeting plans7. Thank God I wasn't at workThings I do while I'm at work:1. Pray for death2. Drink gallons of coffee3. Curse at my computer … Continue reading Things I would do if I didn’t have to go to work today…
Inside the Box: My life in a cubicle
From eight until five, I'm stuck in a cube, crunching numbers and cursing at my printer.I'm not entirely sure I'm well-suited for office work, and I believe my suspicions were confirmed this week. My boss has decided to send me to a seminar which promises to help me complete tasks more efficiently, stay organized, and say no … Continue reading Inside the Box: My life in a cubicle
How Long Does It Take To Write a Book?
How long does it take to write a book? Well, this seems to be a matter of some debate. Some authors write with reckless abandon, completing the initial draft in about a month. Others agonize over each word, editing and rewriting as they go. I prefer the reckless abandon approach.But, does this approach yield a … Continue reading How Long Does It Take To Write a Book?
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