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  • I definitely know what you mean when you say the world crea...a sticking point, that's when I'll go into research mode. I've found it useful to use...the India-Pakistan conflict over Kashmir as a rough model, and have each country claim...
  • With one novel in editing mode, three novels, one novella, and five short stories existing as rough drafts, I'm not inclined to jump in to something like this. I like to work my stuff over hard, and a month is too much of a constraint.   Best wishes, here's to your success in Nanowrimo!
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  • Usually, I publish a novel in mid-October. That means that all the editing and proofre...November 1st. Naturally, I found it harder than usual to shake off the "edit" mode. I've had to remind myself se...
  • Thanks Kathryn - not at all this is exactly what I want here... frank discussion about the MFA and what it means. I think a lot of people have this misconception. For...
  • Ok, let the economy keep sliding and you will no longer have this *issue*. LAUGHS!   I've been in my bat cave for a few weeks (writing) so, you will have to accept my...