Lee Lofland

The Daily Journal, Friday, July 12

In today’s Journal * Quotes of the Day * The second quote of the day * Update: My publisher and I * European ebook aggregators * Daily diary * Of Interest * The numbers Quotes of the Day “PG says there is nothing like a collection of first-world complaints to make you realize that life in modern America is a totally hellish experience. Lovecraftian to the max.” The Passive Guy “Left to myself, I’d be like you. I have a horror story and a gritty urban general fiction in me right now. BUT. I spent 15 years trying to be … Read more

The Daily Journal, Saturday, July 6

In today’s Journal * Looking for resources * Licensing Learn Along * Daily diary * Of Interest * The numbers As you can tell from today’s edition, “Of Interest” is slim pickings lately. If you know of any interesting or informative blogs or other resources that I don’t list at least occasionally, please share in the comments below. *** For anyone who’s been thinking about jumping into the Licensing Learn Along, Dean’s on the verge of closing it down. If you’re interested (it’s only $200 and includes a separate workshop on copyright that’s a $150 value alone), visit https://wmg-publishing-workshops-and-lectures.teachable.com/courses/ and … Read more

The Daily Journal, Friday, June 7

In today’s Journal * So I don’t forget * Those of you wno follow * One commenter * The Hovel and an ethernet switch * Topic: An Admission * Daily diary * Of Interest * The numbers So I don’t forget to tell you, a buddy and I are going camping this coming Monday through Wednesday. If I have time between now and then I’ll write and pre-post something good with topics for those days. If not, well, I’ll be back. (grin) Maybe. *** Those of you wno follow Pro Writers Writing might have noticed yesterday the wrong post (the … Read more

The Daily Journal, Friday, May 31

In today’s Journal * Lazy day today * Topic: Quieting the Critical Mind (Chapter 11) * Daily diary * Of Interest * The numbers Lazy day today for some reason. Well, I know the reason, really. I’m writing, but I’m piddling, taking my time, allowing distractions. This has never happened to me before, and I’m certain the WIP is behind it. Well, I’m certain my feelings for the WIP are behind it. I’m both anxious to write this story and wary of writing it too fast. I want to write it but I don’t want to approach the end. So … Read more

The Daily Journal, Wednesday, May 29

In today’s Journal * Before I get started * Quote of the Day * Topic: On Licensing * On a side note * Daily diary * Of Interest * The numbers Before I really get started today, I want to welcome a new subscriber, Andrea, to the Journal. Glad you could join us. If you’d like to see the entire book I’m writing on how to quiet the critical voice, scroll down a couple of posts and you’ll see a list of links to all those posts. *** Quote of the Day “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. … Read more

The Daily Journal, Sunday, May 26

In today’s Journal * If you haven’t yet taken part * I wasn’t going to write * Topic: How to Quiet the Critical Voice (new Intro) * Topic: How to Quiet the Critical Voice (Chapter 9) * Daily diary * Of Interest * The numbers If you haven’t yet taken part in Kris Rusch’s Kickstarter, why not? Anyway, now is the time to jump in. For as little as $5.00 (five dollars) you will get around $500.00 (five hundred dollars) worth of books, lectures, workshops, etc. Just sayin’. Today, Kris’ Kickstarter campaign hit the 4th stretch goal. So everybody who … Read more

The Daily Journal, Friday, May 24

In today’s Journal * Dean’s offer to learn * Very long topic today * Topic: How to Quiet the Critical Voice (Chapter 7) * Daily diary * Of Interest * The numbers Dean’s offer to learn along with him as he and Kris attend the licensing expo in Las Vegas is nothing short of an astounding and exceptional opportunity. If you’re on the fence about his offer to learn what he learns as he attends, at least watch the free introductory video (see “Of Interest”). And just so you know, he’s also including his The Magic Bakery (licensing) classic workshop … Read more

The Daily Journal, Friday, May 17

In today’s Journal A very long post today Quotes of the Day I’ve updated the site Today in “Of Interest” Topic: How to Quiet the Critical Voice (Chapter 2) Daily diary Of Interest The numbers A very long post today. Hang in there. I think it will be worthwhile. *** Quotes of the Day Via Terry Odell, “There is a difference between a book of two hundred pages from the very beginning, and a book of two hundred pages which is the result of an original eight hundred pages. The six hundred are there. Only you don’t see them.” Elie … Read more

The Daily Journal, Friday, May 10

In today’s Journal ▪ Kristine Kathryn Rusch (one more time) ▪ Bundle time again ▪ Mentoring still open ▪ Almost had a minor melt down ▪ Topic: Boxed Sets ▪ Daily diary ▪ Of Interest ▪ The numbers Kris added a second stretch goal and more rewards to her Kickstarter. Read about it at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/403649867/the-diving-universe/posts/2503773. *** Yesterday I learned my Science Fantasy novel In the Siberian Fields (StoneThread Publishing, 2016) will be included in the forthcoming bundle, Gods Among the Stars. (grin) When that one goes live, my work will be available in 10 active bundles. Woohoo! To see the … Read more

The Daily Journal, Tuesday, April 9

In today’s Journal ▪ Today I’ll start ▪ Topic: The New World of Publishing ▪ Daily diary ▪ Of Interest (a LOT of links) ▪ The numbers Today I’ll start that new novel. I’ve had four days away from fiction writing, and frankly, I’m jonesing for it. Or as my wife put it, “Honey, you’re getting grouchy.” (grin) I thought I’d start writing again yesterday, but I wasn’t ready. Instead I spent a lot of quiet time with Jim Glaser and thought about the recent visit with my old friend and did some other things to slowly move myself back … Read more