Research

Horror Writers Association

May 19, 2009 Horror

Writing is, by its nature, a solitary endeavor.  There’s no office to go to, populated with other writers.  Hanging around the water cooler talking shop isn’t an activity you’ll engage in, unless you consider mumbling to yourself in front of an open refrigerator the same thing.  We hole away in our little caves, hammering out [...]

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What to write about when you don’t want to write

May 14, 2009 Writing

My fire hasn’t been flickering very steadily these days.  I’ve progressed with a couple of story ideas and gotten farther in my current short piece, but the gas is running low.  As I mentioned before, more fuel must be gathered in order to roar it back to life.  Having read almost all of the books [...]

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Research and delicious consumption

May 7, 2009 Writing

Research is an integral part of achieving publication in any fiction market.  You should be aware of the genres handled by the market you wish to submit to and the nuances of each particular publication.  The best way to accomplish this is through a very simple task.  Buy the magazine.  I know it may seem [...]

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