Since I typed the END to my first manuscript to the release of my 10th traditionally published book on August 15th (The Assassin’s Kiss,if you’re interested) I’ve learned so much about the business and industry we’re in. Some good. Some bad. In September at the RMFW Conference I’ll be facilitating a workshop on the things…
Category: General Interest
The Trouble With Muses
A fellow author shared an in-depth look at her writing process on her blog. It was so methodical and logical. I was overwhelmed with envy. All of you writers who can plot and outline and plan—you don’t know how lucky you are. I’ve tried to do those things, but I’m always thwarted by my muse….
TO SERIALIZE OR NOT TO SERIALIZE
SERIALIZE (sîr′ē-ə-līz′) verb 1. to transform cookies, donuts, waffles, french toast, crunch berries, etc. into miniature candy-like form to be dredged in milk and consumed for breakfast. 2. to broadcast or publish (something, such as a story) in separate parts over a period of time. No sooner was my latest thriller Presence of Malice released…
The Lourey/Baker Double Booked Tour … by Shannon Baker and Jess Lourey
Hi Guys! (waving from sunny Tucson) Being here today feels so much like coming home. I’ve been a member of RMFW for over 20 years and if I’ve gained any knowledge of business and craft (and let’s hope some of it stuck) I owe it all to RMFW. So even if I’m soaking up the…
Your Character’s Umvelt
What is your character’s umwelt? Yes, umwelt. Pronounced OOM-velt. I came across this concept while reading Inside of a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz. (If you have a dog, like dogs, are curious about dogs and dog behavior, it’s a fascinating book.) Anyway, the idea of the umwelt came from an early 20th Century German biologist…