This new short story is threatening to become not-so-short. Judging by the short stories I have completed so far, I apparently like to hang in the 2-3,000-word range for a piece, but I’m past 2,000 words on this one and
Feeding data into the targeting computer
What I do with this Duotrope thing now depends entirely on my goals. Since it compiles statistics for both acceptance rates and response times, it would be relatively simple for me to blast my stories out to some on-line lit
WWE: Edged Out
Edge’s announced retirement last night on RAW feels about as credible as anything that comes out of a Vince McMahon product. The utter lack of storyline build, combined with the way his speech poked out of kayfabe throughout, and the
I have joined a cult
You know you have dizzyingly given yourself over to something or someone when you want to talk about it or them for an unusual portion of your time. And I am turning utterly into a lit. mag groupie. I don’t
Shameless, but well-earned, plug
Although I strive to do creative work, I tend to approach my goals regarding that work in an extremely methodical fashion. Sooner or later, some voice in my head will suggest: “You know what would help you break this down?