Last week I asked you to take a serious look at your finished story, and determine what type of story it is. This week I’m going to give you my stats: Genre (If Any) : Literary / Horror Word Count: 6000 General Audience: Adult Fiction Readers with strong stomachs General Tone: Unsettling So now that…
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#PublishPath – Step Two: Figure out what type of story you have.
Last week, we talked about the hoops I jumped through to make sure my short story ‘The Cow’ was ready to be published. I completed all the steps, and now I feel confident that the story is ready. But what kind of story do I have? When you check out a publisher’s website or read…
“Writing isn’t about making money, getting famous, getting dates, getting laid, or making friends. In the end, it’s about enriching the lives of those who will read your work, and enriching your own life, as well.” ― Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
Why most writers aren’t going to write everyday.
Today’s going to be a busy day. I’ve got to put in 6 hours at my favorite client’s office, make it back home by 4:00pm to let the gas man in, visit with my mother, and run about a thousand smaller errands. But the main thing I’m worried about? Finding time to write. It’s hard…