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15 Writing Virtues

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Poseidon's Scribe

Many people believe you aren’t just stuck with the way you are now, that you can better yourself by persistent act of will.  I’m one of them, but let me just focus on self-help as it applies to the writing … Continue reading →

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Writin’ for Nuttin’

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Poseidon's Scribe

Should you always write to be paid, or should you (at least sometimes) write for free?  Here I’m talking about complete fictional stories, not blog articles or story excerpts. The answer for you will depend on your situation.  I’ll offer … Continue reading →

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Who Polishes the Diamond?

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Poseidon's Scribe

You see it in the submissions guidelines for almost every market–“Submit your best material,” or words to that effect.  If not stated, it’s implied, since they’ll just reject manuscripts containing too many editorial errors. I’m speaking here of the traditional … Continue reading →

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Heinlein’s Rules

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Poseidon's Scribe

In his 1947 essay “On the Writing of Speculative Fiction,” science fiction writer Robert A. Heinlein stated five rules for writing fiction.  Here they are: 1. You must write. 2. You must finish what you write. 3. You must refrain … Continue reading →

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Aiming for the Anthos

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Poseidon's Scribe

You’ve heard anthologies are a way to break into the writing business, but you’re not sure whether, or how, to submit?  Well, you’ve surfed to the right blog.  This is an area where Poseidon’s Scribe has some experience.  Seven of … Continue reading →

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Ah, the Sweet Freedoms of Rejection!

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Poseidon's Scribe

This post’s title will make sense when you’re done reading the post.  Rejection sounds like such a dismal subject, but it’s a fact of life for most writers.  Nothing I can say here will make you enjoy getting rejections, but … Continue reading →

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The Worst Click

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Poseidon's Scribe

You’re a beginning writer and you’ve been writing and rewriting your manuscript.  For some reason, the actual product doesn’t match in grandeur the masterpiece you had in your head when you started.  The process of assembling the actual words, herding … Continue reading →

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Why I Write

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Poseidon's Scribe

It would be better for you, the reader, if I could title this blog post, ‘Why You Should Write,’ since that would be more interesting and applicable to you.  However, it turns out I’m not as well informed about you … Continue reading →

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