You want your short story to stand on its own merits and not be overshadowed by simple mistakes and errors leading up to it actually being read post-submission. I share four tips on what to do - and what not to do - before submitting a short.
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Writing Fantasy for the First Time
It turns out that one of my Science Fiction short stories was actually Fantasy… who knew?
The Writing Zone: Stage 10 - Conducting Research
Conducting research for your novel is a great way to make any aspect of your work more believable. Come here to learn more details on four methods I’ve personally used in researching for my book.
My Reading Life
This post explores a small piece of my home library as I talk about my reading habits and which books are captivating me today.
Writing Horror for the First Time
Thoughts on writing a horror short story for the first time, and some differences between sci-fi and horror.
The Writing Zone: Stage 9 - Inspiration from Music
Do you find music and books to be united as much as music and movies, or music and video games?
The Writing Zone: Stage 8 - The "Rejection-Proof" Manuscript
Is it possible to create a rejection-proof manuscript? The answer is in the first paragraph of this post! Also, various tips from various editors during SFWC 2018 on the art of writing are shared.