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Tag Archives: Zombies Need Brains
Writing-Tip Wednesday: Dialogue Attribution Revisited
So why am I revisiting the topic now? The short answer is it’s Joshua Palmatier’s fault. Maybe I should give you the long answer. Back in the early spring — it feels like a hundred years ago now — … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Friendship, Short Fiction, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged anthologies, blogging, character, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, dialogue, dialogue attribution, dialogue tags, editing, how to write, Joshua Palmatier, short fiction, Thieftaker, writing, writing advice, writing life, writing tips, Zombies Need Brains
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Writing-Tip Wednesday: Call For Stories, and Submission Advice Revisited!
I am co-editing a new Zombies Need Brains anthology with my friend, Joshua Palmatier, who is the founder and owner of Zombies Need Brains. Joshua is co-editing all three of the ZNB anthologies this year, which to my mind is … Continue reading
Posted in Business of publishing, Character, Fantasy, Publishing, Short Fiction, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged business of writing, character, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, Derelict, editing, Galactic Stew, guidelines, ideas, Joshua Palmatier, narrative, proofreading, publishing, publishing business, short fiction, submission guidelines, writing, writing life, Zombies Need Brains
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Writing-Tip Wednesday: Goals Revisited Again, End of Year, and NaNo
That is what the last month or so of most years is about. I want to set myself up to be organized, motivated, productive, and successful in the year to come. First let me wish a peaceful, healthful Veterans Day … Continue reading
Posted in A Plunder of Souls, Dead Man's Reach, Novels, Short Fiction, Thieftaker, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged A Plunder of Souls, anthologies, blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, Dead Man's Reach, Derelict, editing, how to write, Joshua Palmatier, NaNoWriMo, novels, setting goals, short fiction, Thieftaker, time management, writing, writing advice, writing life, writing tips, Zombies Need Brains
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Writing-Tip Wednesday: Waiting…
[11/4 Edit:I went to bed last night thinking all was doom and gloom. This morning I see rays of hope. This isn’t over, and counting votes doesn’t happen according to ANYONE’S timetable. Hang in there folks. We are living in … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Short Fiction, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged anxiety, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, Derelict, distractions, editing, election day, elections, emotions, how to write, Joshua Palmatier, politics, productivity, stress, writing, writing advice, writing life, writing tips, Zombies Need Brains
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Writing-Tip Wednesday: Short Fiction Anthologies — When Does an Idea Become a Story?
What is the difference between an idea and a story? It sounds like a basic question, but we have just begun the Zombies Need Brains Kickstarter for the coming year’s anthologies, and once again I am hoping to co-edit one … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, character, creativity, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, Galactic Stew, how to write, ideas, Joshua Palmatier, Kickstarter, narrative, short fiction, story, Temporally Deactivated, writing, writing advice, writing tips, Zombies Need Brains
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Monday Musings: Learning to be an Editor
I’m pretty good at diagnosing both narrative trouble spots and problematic wording. Over the years, I’ve had tons of practice, having found plenty of both in my own work. As I’ve mentioned here before, I am coediting an anthology, Galactic … Continue reading
Posted in Business of publishing, Publishing, Short Fiction, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, editing, Galactic Stew, how to edit, Joshua Palmatier, writing, writing life, Zombies Need Brains
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Writing Tip Wednesday: The Nature of Conflict
When I was in grade school (yes, grade school) we were taught about the rudiments of writing – not just grammar, mind you, but also the fundamentals of storytelling. We weren’t necessarily taught these things well, but they were, at … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Novels, Publishing, Reading, Short Fiction, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, character, conflict, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, how to write, Joshua Palmatier, plotting, writing, writing advice, writing life, Zombies Need Brains
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Writing-Tip Wednesday: Short Story Submissions
Welcome to the first of my 2020 Writing Tip Wednesdays (name still very much negotiable…). Every Wednesday, I intend to post a tip for writers about some element of the craft or business of writing. I don’t really have in … Continue reading
Posted in Business of publishing, Publishing, Short Fiction, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, guidelines, Joshua Palmatier, short fiction, writing, writing life, Zombies Need Brains
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On Writing: Revisions and the Editorial Process
Sure, these criticisms come in the context of someone saying, “Hey, I love this story, and I want to pay you for it. In real money.” So, thinking about this rationally, we should be able to process the editor’s feedback … Continue reading
Posted in Angry Robot Books, Business of publishing, Islevale Cycle, Novels, Publishing, Short Fiction, Time's Demon, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, editing, Islevale Cycle, Joshua Palmatier, revisions, Time's Demon, writing, writing life, Zombies Need Brains
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