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When Authors Speak

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Poseidon's Scribe

When you’ve had a few stories published, you may be asked to speak at a conference.  It may be a chance to speak alone about a topic, to speak on a panel, or to read some samples of your writing. … Continue reading →

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Your Writer Infestation

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Poseidon's Scribe

Usually I dedicate my blog entries to beginning writers.  Today I want to address those who put up with writers–spouses, children, parents, co-workers, and friends. Before we discuss what to do about your writer infestation, let’s explore how to recognize … Continue reading →

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It’s Not the Critic Who Counts…

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Poseidon's Scribe

So begins the famous and stirring quote by Theodore Roosevelt, which goes on to praise “the doer of deeds” over the one who “points out where the strong man stumbles.”  I certainly agree with TR when it comes to uninvited … Continue reading →

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Shortcut to Greatness?

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Poseidon's Scribe

When we watch magicians perform, we’re smart enough to know there’s no real magic involved.  We know there’s a perfectly logical trick.  In fact, we’re sure if that magician would only reveal the trick to us, we could do the … Continue reading →

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