By Aaron Ritchey January, 2015, and ‘tis the season to set goals. I’m a poor goal-setter because I set too many goals. I have completely unrealistic expectations, and when I don’t achieve my goals I sulk and contemplate genocide. Go big or go home…that’s what I say. Either I’m successful or humanity dies! But all…
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What’s Your Plan for 2015?
Time is not linear for me. It expands and shrinks according to its own irrational whims, and if I don’t pay attention I’ll suddenly look at a calendar and it will be November and I won’t have moved any closer to my ultimate writing career goals.
Enough with the resolutions. It’s time for a revolution.
By Terri Benson I’ve been reading blogs and articles, seeing TV advertisements, and generally being inundated by the need for New Year’s resolutions. Lose weight. Go back to school. Start a new job. Everyone must strive to be better. Because clearly, I’m not as good as I should be, according to “them.” Well, I’ve had…
Writing as a J.O.B.
By Robin D. Owens Some quick bits of advice for the new writer (or reminders for the experienced, though I expect them to just nod, because they know this and don’t need to be reminded). 1) Writing is work and it can be hard. Even if your original words spring from a wonderful inspired rush,…
For Your “Consideration” – Royalties in Anthology Contracts
This month’s RMFW #PubLaw post continues our ongoing series on writing for anthologies. Specifically, it’s time to show me the money – and look at royalties in the anthology world. When it Comes to Royalties, Anthologies Vary. Know the Terms Before You Commit. Some anthologies pay contributing authors a royalty on copies sold. Some anthologies do not. Always ask–and get a…