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The Journal: Maybe A Valuable Lesson on Writing Series Novels

In today’s Journal * Maybe A Valuable Lesson on Writing Series Novels * On Writing * My own writing * Of Interest * The Numbers Maybe A Valuable Lesson on Writing Series Novels In fact, this might be a good lesson for writing short stories in series too, if you’re into that. I haven’t published The Ark yet. I’m waiting for all the input to get back from my first readers. But I discovered a valuable lesson on writing series novels yesterday. Around 23,000 words into the first sequel (The Journey Home: Part 1), one of my characters thought it … Read more

The Journal: Bottom-Line Concerns

In today’s Journal * Quotes of the Day * Bottom-line concerns * Degrees of communication * Writing into the dark * Of Interest * The Numbers Quotes of the Day “In order to control myself I must first accept myself by going with and not against my nature.” Bruce Lee “Bottom line concerns have all but decimated the publishers’ promotional efforts….” Paul Dinas on Anne R. Allen’s blog “Bottom-line concerns.” Yes. Because today the major traditional publishers increase the value of their corporation NOT by publishing and selling books but by paying a pittance for IP, then valuating that IP … Read more