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• HAVE WE SEEN THE DEMISE OF THE ADVANCE?

  February 19, 2008

  • Have We Seen The Demise Of The Advance?Thursday, June 14, 2007           Have we seen the demise of the advance?  I’m talking about all these print-on-demand companies (POD) that are masquerading as “traditional” publishers.  With the advent of POD, we’ve seen a proliferation of publishers hanging out their shingles, writing glowing mission statements, and proclaiming that ...
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• ABANDONING YOUR BOOK?

  February 19, 2008

  • Abandoning Your Book?Sunday, July 15, 2007I liken my current WIP to a date. I owe it to her and myself to have a good time and leave with her after the party is over. I chose her for a reason, I was attracted to her, I wanted to hear what she had to say. I wasn't preocupied with what she might offer. I only wanted to take that small adventure in time with her and appreciate the ride. Oft times a ...
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• MANUSCRIPT BOUNCING--IS IT OKAY?

  February 19, 2008

  • MANUSCRIPT BOUNCING--IS IT OKAY?Tuesday, Aug 14, 2007There is nothing ill to be said about bouncing from one manuscript to another. Eventually one of them might steal you away from the others. You have to listen/feel for that magic. The proper story will call out to you and, if you find yourself in a white-hot fit of inspiration and typing agility, go hard and fast, for surely that is the one ...
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