On writing: Thank you, Ursula

Though the American holiday of Thanksgiving is long past, there's still a reason for many writers to be thankful, and it has nothing to do with Pilgrims, pumpkin pie, or U.S. history. It's a message for struggling writers, especially those dedicated to fantasy, the supernatural, and all related genres.  Next time you feel a pang … Continue reading On writing: Thank you, Ursula

Self-publishing: John Ashbery, Czeslaw Milosz… and you

    A few more points, my friends, about why you might consider self-publishing … if/when you're ready. Here you'll find some statements (in boldface) culled from arguments in a recent Call of the Siren post against self-publishing ("Self-publish, are you crazy?"). Each is followed by a paragraph-length rebuttal that (I hope) provides some understanding ... … Continue reading Self-publishing: John Ashbery, Czeslaw Milosz… and you

Self-publish? Of course! The pros

  Why should you self-publish?  To answer that question, you need to answer another question first. Why are you a writer? If you're in it for fame or money, well…  You might receive one of these -- maybe even both -- but I think you're better off getting a real estate license or starting a Youtube … Continue reading Self-publish? Of course! The pros