Lee Lofland

The Daily Journal, Tuesday, April 2

In today’s Journal ▪ Inexpensive classes available ▪ Daily diary ▪ Of Interest ▪ The numbers There are some inexpensive online classes available in police procedure and other topics (offered by RWA but not all about Romance). If you decide to take any of these classes, offered in Lee Loffland’s post from yesterday, please let the rest of us know what you think of them. For info see https://rwakissofdeath.org/coffin. For a list of upcoming RWA Kiss of Death classes see https://rwakissofdeath.org/coffin-classes. *** Wow. Rolled out late this morning. I couldn’t see the clock and thought it was around 2 or … Read more

The Daily Journal, Monday, April 1

In today’s Journal ▪ It’s April 1 ▪ An opportunity to reset goals ▪ Some valuable lessons on structure ▪ Daily diary ▪ Of Interest ▪ The numbers It’s April 1. Let me just say up front, nothing in this edition of the Journal is an April Fool’s joke. (grin) I’ll be getting back to my WIP today. Also today, Blackwell Ops 3: Marie Arceneaux releases to the public. It’s available at https://books2read.com/u/3LGY00. I’m also in a new bundle, ECLECTICA, from BundleRabbit. Nineteen short stories and short story collections, featuring my own collection S, F, & H. For details, visit … Read more

The Daily Journal, Friday, March 29

In today’s Journal ▪ Nothing really ▪ Daily diary ▪ Of Interest ▪ The numbers Nothing really to talk about today. The pup’s improved over the past couple of days, so that’s good. He’s eating again, albeit soft food. A lazy day for me today, back and forth watering the yard, doing chores, checking on the pup and writing. I didn’t get much done in that last department. As old Wes Crowley said one time, “Sometimes things just don’t line up right. That’s why they make tomorrows.” Talk with you again tomorrow. Of Interest See “We Learn From All Story” … Read more

The Daily Journal, Thursday, March 28

In today’s Journal ▪ I can tell you right now ▪ I’ve also decided ▪ Update on Casey and the Coyote ▪ Daily diary ▪ Of Interest ▪ The numbers Well, I can tell you right now I’m probably not going to finish Book 5 in the Blackwell Ops series today. It’ll take at least one more good writing day and possibly two. Or three. No biggie. I can’t write the next one (in the series or otherwise) until I finish this one. (shrug) *** I’ve also decided I’m dropping the challenge. It just doesn’t mean as much to me … Read more

The Daily Journal, Wednesday, March 27

In today’s Journal ▪ Quote of the day ▪ Update on Pro Writers Writing ▪ Topic: Once More Into the Breach ▪ Daily diary ▪ Of Interest ▪ The numbers Social media quote of the day: “I don’t see a need to strong-arm people I’ve never met into giving me happy thoughts and supportive words.” ~ Anonymous *** The subscriber list for PWW is growing. If you haven’t subscribed yet, we’re in the second round of posts and they’re getting even more interesting. To subscribe, visit http://prowriterswriting.com and click Subscribe via Email in the menu. At the request of one … Read more

The Daily Journal, Monday, March 25

In today’s Journal ▪ If you don’t read anything else ▪ Topic: On Being a Hybrid Writer, Part 2 ▪ Daily diary ▪ Of Interest ▪ The numbers If you don’t read anything else all day, read “In Y.A., Where Is the Line…” at https://www.thepassivevoice.com/in-y-a-where-is-the-line-between-criticism-and-cancel-culture/. This sort of censorship crap makes me wonder what the hell is wrong with people. If you would ever succumb to this kind of censorship, I suggest you drop your pen, close your laptop, and go find something fun to do other than writing. And if you choose to keep writing, gird your loins: jerks … Read more

The Daily Journal, Sunday, March 24

In today’s Journal ▪ I was really surprised… ▪ Daily diary ▪ Of Interest ▪ The numbers I was surprised not to find a slew of comments on my Journal post from yesterday. Nobody saying “No! Don’t do that!” or “Yeah, I’ve been shopping a manuscript around tradpubs for awhile” or “It’ll be interesting to see what happens.” Instead, crickets. (grin) UPDATE: I did get one comment after I wrote this. I suspect that’s because the results will affect only me, at least directly, and that’s fine. I don’t want to think it’s because the topic was simply not interesting, … Read more

The Daily Journal, Thursday, March 21

In today’s Journal ▪ More on tutoring ▪ Daily diary ▪ Of Interest ▪ The numbers Yesterday I announced that I’m willing to tutor a few writers. I wanted to give you guys the first shot before I announce it over on the big blog since I can only take on a few writers. But it was a confusing announcement at best. So I’ll clarify. This is to benefit you, so your writing will be the focus. I’ll provide instructions, examples ad nauseam, and exercises as necessary. We can work on one or more areas of your actual writing: punctuation, … Read more

The Daily Journal, Wednesday, March 20

In today’s Journal ▪ I’m still offering ▪ I’m also considering ▪ I’ve listed the first few ▪ The famous novelist suffering ▪ Topic: On the Need for Authenticity… ▪ Daily diary ▪ Of Interest (a boatload of links) ▪ The numbers I’m still offering a free first-page critique, say up to 500 words or so. Send what you have as a .doc, .docx or .rtf attachment via email to harveystanbrough@gmail.com. *** I’m also considering serving as a personal writing tutor for up to three writers/students. We’ll work our way through Your manuscript, focusing on Your writing problems or weaknesses … Read more

The Daily Journal, Tuesday, March 19

In today’s Journal ▪ Dean Wesley Smith ▪ Mea culpa ▪ Catching up ▪ Daily diary ▪ Of Interest (a boatload of links) ▪ The numbers If you missed it, do yourself a valuable favor and watch the half-hour video at https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/how-to-write-a-novel/. Dean basically presents a masters class on writing fiction. I recommend you take notes. I did, and I also watched and listened to the video twice. It is incredible. I added this in several categories to my Writers Resources page. And for one of the most excellent and shortest posts I’ve ever seen, see “A Reminder” at https://phillipmccollum.com/a-reminder/. … Read more