Why Can’t Hollywood Get Romance Right?
from SRP author Tracy Cooper-Posey: Have you ever watched a romance movie based on a book you loved only to leave the […]
Is Microsoft Using Your Words to Train AI? Here’s What Writers Need to Know (and Do)
From The Productive Indie Fiction Writer: Let’s talk about a topic that’s been making the rounds lately: the idea that
Amazing Stories: Join the Mission to Bring It Back—One Fan at a Time
From SRP Author Cameron Cooper: As I’ve mentioned before, Amazing Stories is in the middle of an effort to revive
Things People Do With Old Books
I keep massive notebooks — electronic ones, inside OneNote. And one of my notebooks is called “Making Things”. It’s a
Harnessing the 3 A.M. Dread to Supercharge Your Writing (and More)
Ah, the dreaded 3 a.m. wake-up. You know the drill. You’re drifting in and out of sleep, and suddenly, your brain decides now’s the perfect time to replay that awkward email you sent at work. Or it spins a delightful doomsday scenario about how your project will implode, your reputation will be ruined, and your cat will somehow suffer terrible consequences.
Where’s the Muse? Probably Hiding Under the Laundry Pile
C.S. Lewis, who wrote the Narnia books that start with The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (complete with Oxford Comma!), is also a science fiction author known among true aficionados of the genre.
Yeah, that’s me. I’ve actually read all his SF, too. Go ahead. Say it. I’m a geek.
When Stories Collide with Scandals: Neil Gaiman and the Reader’s Dilemma
In light of recent allegations against Neil Gaiman, I find myself grappling with the complex relationship between an author’s personal conduct and their creative work.
Inbox Reboot – Part 3: Working the System
Every system has its core principles, and managing your email is no different. At the heart of email organization lies a deceptively simple rule: Delete or Filter.
Dash It All! A Writer’s Guide to Em-Dashes, En-Dashes, and Manuscript Dashes
Not all dashes are created equal, and if you’re preparing a manuscript for publication, it’s important to know your en-dashes from your em-dashes, and why the dash you use in your manuscript may not be the one that shows up in your final book.
The Galilean Moons
From SRP Author Cameron Cooper: It’s such an evocative name. I’m a huge West Wing fan — I’ve seen all