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A WRITER’S JOURNEY: Part Four
Aug 11th
A WRITER’S JOURNEY: Part 4 – Purpose, Everything Has a Purpose.
by Brandon Layng
This most recent installment has been delayed. There are many reasons behind that (and for those who feared that there wasn’t going to be a next one, well this proves there is nothing to fear) and some of those reasons are also the cause of a change of my planned subject for this part. Originally, I was going to write about the value of the ideal reader but I’m delaying that one.
Everything has a purpose and why should a writer be any different.
Even a serial killer has a More >
A Writer’s Journey: Part Three
Jun 18th
A Writer’s Journey: Part Three – Get Yourself Booked
by Brandon Layng
"It is encouraging to see how perfectly a book, even a dusty rule book, perpetuates and extends the spirit of a man."
– E.B White, from The Elements of Style
So you want to write a book? Good for you. Maybe good for us; the readers of your future accomplishment. I want you to write the next winner of the Stoker award for first novel. But you can’t do that if you don’t read. You need to get yourself booked before you can hope to ever hold your own book in your More >
How to Not Piss Off the Acquisitions Editor Pt. 2
May 31st
Well, hello there! I see you found your way back to the auditorium. Ready to continue with the seminar? Fabulous. Find a seat and let’s get started! (more…)
How to Not Piss Off the Acquistions Editor Pt. 1
Apr 22nd
Ah, welcome back, travelers. I see everyone managed to find some snackin’s. Splendid! Now, finish up those burgers and Big Gulps, because we’re about to enter the crown jewel of Publication Plaza: the Submissions Repository. If you’d be so kind as to follow me, we’ll just mosey over to the ticket office and pick up your passes for the How to Not Piss Off the Acquisitions Editor seminar. (more…)
