2018 Writing Contests
I used to write a lot. Actually, before I blogged, I used to write quite a bit more. My first blog, Diary of a Network Geek, was really an attempt to game the search engines into ranking my website higher … Continued
Some Starting Advice
Advice for writers. Specifically, for writers attempting to complete the National Novel Writing Month challenge. First, jump over to Writer’s Digest and check out their 30 Tips for Writing a Book in 30 Days. And, also, keep in mind that … Continued
DIY Magazines
Yes, resources to actually layout and publish your own magazine, mostly for free. My blushing bride pointed out recently that I mostly haven’t posted anything original in years. Just links to other resources and some brief copy around it to … Continued
Tools to Escape the Rat-Race
Don’t we all dream of being wealthy and independent? By the end of the week, haven’t we all gotten a little fed up with our jobs? Don’t we dream of being our own boss, an independent contractor or consultant who … Continued
Free eMagazines
I don’t have much for you this week. Seriously, it’s been a long, tiring week and I’m kind of burned out, but I have to work part of the weekend, too, so I’m afraid this week isn’t great. Basically, I’ve … Continued
Seven Places to Sell Your Photography
Have you ever sold your photography? One of the Great Lies that they used to tell us photographers is how easy it is to make virtually unlimited money selling your photos to stock photography houses. And, the one I heard … Continued
Get Rich Quick
Self-publishing on Kindle! Okay, I know that sounded cheesy and trashy, like a late-night TV sales pitch, but, apparently, it could be true, too! The news has been all abuzz about relatively young author Amanda Hocking who’s sold thousands of … Continued
Pratchett Prize
Do you write “speculative fiction”? Is your novel set on an alternate Earth? Are you a current resident of the UK? Could you use some money? If you answered “yes” to all of those questions, and can submit your work … Continued
“New” Market: Brain Harvest
Okay, not the newest market any more, but they’re still buying short fiction. Specifically, Brain Harvest is buying ultra-short speculative fiction, preferably under 750 words. And, I think, they pay pretty well for that market.