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Odd and unfamiliar literary genres
People argue plenty about genres. Is Literary Fiction just another genre or The Standard? In an age of ebooks and fewer bookstores, must we be so strict about classifying genre? When is cross-genre...
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Travesty: The Slate Culture Gabfest “bludgeoned” by books
Despite the trip through the woods, we end in a sunny place with this post.
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Writing and Podcasting: Blog Highlights from The Week That Was
These are the highlights across several blogs you might have missed. I hope you find something of value amid the onslaught.
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Confession to readers: I love sound-sex
You may be surprised by this video by Stephen Fry.
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Writers: Are you in the echo chamber?
You should listen to me. I'm a writer. Oh, wait...
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Why I no longer swear in my books
Many of the people who love This Plague of Days are related to people on the autistic spectrum. They're more comfortable spreading the word about it and sharing it with family members because I changed...
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Top Ten: Some things no one tells you about writing
1. Nobody cares about your book at first, even if you think they should. Even if you think they care about you, they’re indifferent. It’s maddening. For you, each book is a magical dream made real. For...
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Writers and Readers: Cutting the pie so you get the right slice
I want to make you happy, but you have to meet me halfway, naked and unafraid.
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Reviews Part 1: This publishing train isn’t going where I thought it was going
Defending a friend, this post does not have a happy ending. And it's only Part I.
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Further thoughts on the challenges and solutions around free book promotions
Let's not be so precious about the writing process that we write good books too few ever get to read.
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