One of the really cool things I’ve come to enjoy is the ability to not only review books and network with other authors, but to follow up with them and their work. I was in the process of reading up on Yasmine Galenorn (I had reviewed her urban fantasy book entitled Witchling) when I saw […]
Month: March 2008
Keep On Top of Jobs, News and Buzz with Google Alerts
As writers and freelancers, it’s imperative that we stay “in-the-know.” Depending upon what aspect of the industry we’re working in, we need to stay informed of job opportunities, book promotions, conventions and (of course) what others might be saying about our work. About two months ago, I started using a neat little trick that I […]
An Easy Way to Estimate How Many Words You Can Write
One of the questions that a lot of new freelancers ask me is, “How do I figure out how many words I can write?” Several freelancing contracts will address the concept of “word count,” because it’s easier to pay rates by the word than by the project. From a business standpoint, you might often hear […]
Welcome to the New Look!
Hi readers, After getting feedback on my theme, I was surprised to hear that the previous look was hard to read. In the effort to increase readability, I’ve decided to change the look to be more user-friendly. The fields are much wider, and the page navigation is a bit more intuitive. I’ve kept the tag […]
Gary Gygax, the Passing of a Legend
If you haven’t heard by now, Gary Gygax passed away. Gygax’s obituary gives a brief overview of his career in the gaming industry. The father of GenCon, of modern gaming, of the industry I’ve been working with, his passing does not go quietly into the night. A host of gaming sites and communities offered online […]