The problem with wanting to be published is being published. Only a fool exposes herself to the world like that. Or hey, if you're going to expose yourself and expect to be paid, consider a gig that pays four grand an hour. On second thought, keep your four grand and read my story. Not as …
Continue reading Your time here will not cost 4k–but you get what you pay for…
Sometimes a writer might look at her novel and think, "Wow. I did it! And it isn't even bad." Other times that same writer might look at that same novel and think, "Fat ants jumping on my keyboard could've done a better job." The fat ants will make more money, too. They'll get interviewed by …
Got the ending of the novel and danced wildly around the living room. The rush was great enough for me to stop caring about the scary food growing in the fridge, the dog hair in the corners, and just about everything else. If you've never finished a novel, you should try it. Quite a thrill. …
I think you can figure this out.
do you know that you haven't just written the dumbest novel ever? I'm reminded of the time I was praying to the dating gods to make this guy like me, and I was sitting next to him hoping he found attractive and clever and way too many other good things, and I almost believed that …
When working on a scene, I feel one of two ways. Either dread--as in this is not right and sounds awkward or dull or dragged out--or happy sick. My stomach lurches because the characters are going through hell and the rest of me dances because the dialogue and description are just right. I could jump …
...are first lines. Come on and hit me with your best shot. Tell me the first line of your novel in progress. Of course, I say that and my first shot, so to speak, may be way off the mark, but here it is (until I change it again)--Mercie put on red lipstick and rehearsed …
Wow. Thanks to those who shared the last line they've written in their novel so far. And to keep my word, here's mine for what it's worth-- "I believe in luck though," he said. I'd love to hear more lines...anyone?
Hello Novelists! And how are you feeling about your novel today? Are the two of you enjoying the sense of possibility that spring brings? Or are you stuck in the gray, dullness of winter? If the former, you don't need me. If the later, well, throw open some windows and breathe in some fresh air. …
Will there finally be a generation not enamored of paper? Will books feel unreal if they're not spread upon a shiny screen instead of laid out on dull matte pages? I'm addicted to paper. I love notebooks, journals, sketch pads, and books. Few things cheer me up like a blank piece of paper and a …
Marta Bacon 