Writing 2.7 – Are You “Published”?

In a continuing series on my writing views and experiences, I ask what it means to be “published.” _______________________________________ On more than one occasion I’ve been involved with discussions about publishing, more specifically, debates about what it takes to be a “published author”?  I’ll give you my thoughts, and then you have three options:  1.…

Writing 2.6 – What to Write About

Preface 1:  I started this post thinking it would only be about three paragraphs, maybe 300 words.  Not so. Preface B:  I am not writing this to criticize anyone’s blog or suggest that anyone should do anything any differently than what they’re happy and comfortable doing on their blog.  I’m writing this because I’ve been…

The Road to Publishing

From what I’ve been told, because I know nothing about it first hand, the road to publishing a book includes many little trips along the way.  One of those trips is getting smaller things published, like short stories.  I haven’t tried that option yet, although I plan to.  Here’s one place for such a step:…