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Is It Still Worth It for Writers to Put Up with All the Bullshit?
The system used to work. I'm starting to wonder if it still does.
Mar 9
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February 2024
It's Hard to Write Stories Set in the Past. But Some Writers Do It Better Than Others.
The past is far more interesting than some recent projects make it seem.
Feb 28
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January 2024
I've Realized Something Big About My Writing Career — and There's an Interesting Take-Away for Aspiring Writers
My work in traditional media was always a cold, hard slog. But every time I embraced new media, I found massive success.
Jan 24
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December 2023
How Do You Successfully Self-Publish Your Book?
And how is self-publishing different from traditional publishing?
Dec 13, 2023
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November 2023
The Weird and Wonderful MURIEL'S WEDDING is a Perfect Movie
This 1994 Australian film is on Netflix, and you should totally watch it. But is it really "feel-good"?
Nov 21, 2023
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Are Sex Scenes Gratuitous?
Gen Z says yes. But here's the thing: I agree with them.
Nov 4, 2023
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October 2023
What Do You Call a Word That Can Mean Two Opposite Things?
A riddle for writers.
Oct 24, 2023
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What I Learned From Getting Trapped in Some Mud as a Kid
Are freaked out Americans reacting to real concerns? Or did they just never learn how to manage stress?
Oct 8, 2023
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September 2023
What's the Difference Between Science and Magic?
In stories, I love both. But the two conceits explain the difference between science fiction and fantasy.
Sep 14, 2023
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August 2023
Do Book Marketing Gimmicks Work?
Yes! And no. Like everything, it depends.
Aug 8, 2023
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July 2023
Twenty Years Ago, Everyone Thought My Gay Teen Novel Would Flop. They Were Wrong.
My book, Geography Club, changed the world a little tiny bit — and utterly transformed my life.
Jul 17, 2023
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Twenty Years Ago, Everyone Thought My Gay Teen Novel Would Flop. They Were Wrong.
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The Secret of a Good Book Trailer
Does anyone watch book trailers anyway?
Jul 11, 2023
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