[Writer Post] Open Dialog Time – Let’s Talk about Events
Obviously it’s not Wednesday. I got caught up yesterday in doing Responsible Adult Things and Breathing-In-Spite-of-Crepe-Myrtles day. So, yeah, I thought about a blog post then… not so much. This was supposed to be – and still is a “Care and Feeding” post from a Writer to Con-Runners – with Pop Culture Con Runners (not […]
[Writing Post] DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!
In writing terms, I just did something that breaks a WHOLE FREAKIN’ bunch of “professional” writing rules. Not actually going to say WHAT just now, going to wait to see how it turns out first. BUT… if you’re going to break rules. Keep these in mind: 1. Know your “audience”. Make sure whoever you’re breaking […]
[Writer Posts] A Slew of Concerning Contracts
I really have to start writing these things the day before… Then they won’t be late and/or rushed. In the last week, I’ve been made aware of a clause that’s been showing up in things like a DC comic related competition, an HBO Game of Thrones competition, and something else I saw today that I […]
[Writer Post] Professionalism Not Just for Breakfast Anymore
Once more into the breach of Professionalism, really, folks, it’s not just for breakfast anymore. This was a new thing to me and was just… RUDE. I did a very, very small show this past weekend in East Texas. The upshot was I did meet some new folks and was able to spend a little […]
[Writer Post] WorldCon and Writers
So, I’m back from LoneStarCon 3 – aka WorldCon – and though I ended up having a good time, it’ll be a while before I do one of these again. And if/when I do? It won’t be on staff. It’s a ton of work and with all the other stuff to do there? It’s a […]
[Writer Post] I Want A Do Over
The last week has been one of loss, frustration, and ice cream in all realms of my life. My Day Job has changed some because my manager went on to a new opportunity. We’ve lost two people who were major presences in the Texas region of fandom. It’s the “crunch†time for both conventions I’m […]
[Writer Post] Crazy Busy Updaty Timey Wimey Stuff
Suffering from a bit of “foot in mouth†disease today, but hey, I brought cupcakes, so hopefully that counters the slip of the tongue. So…updates… I’m stupid busy this week. What else is new? I have a half-finished short story for an end of the month deadline. Of course, then the freelance gig I have […]
[Writer Post] Defining”Pro”, Wheaton’s Law, and Lisa Morton
So there wasn’t much response to the Writer 101 series – so that’s something I’ll hold off on. But as I seem to get responses from some of my recent rants – here we go. It helps that it is related to writing – and it’s a point in favor “Wheaton’s Law”. On Monday I […]
[Writer Post] Be Our Guest
Split Professional Personalities, gotta love them – though they can be tough to balance. In this, I’m not talking about Writer Pro vs. Day Job Pro. There’s tons of advice on balancing that…and life. This is the Fandom Balancing act. I am both a Writer Guest/Panelist/Participant and a Convention Organizer. I’m on staff of FenCon […]