Here’s a copy of the Writers of the Future video that was shown during the big awards show this past April, which shares a few glimpses of my own experience there. If you watch it, I’m sure you’ll find more than a few things interesting, humorous, and/or educational, but I’ll just speak to the parts in which I’m […]
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All, I have been shamefully neglectful in asking for donation to the Clarion West write-a-thon. Please, go to the website and donate a little something. It supports the creation of a wonderful diversity of amazing future authors. And I’m offering a prize. And now, a snippet from a Finn Fancy-related short story I’ve been writing during
Write-a-Thon and Sammy Story Excerpt Read Post »
You’ve written a novel? CONGRATULATIONS! So … now what? Did you make it as gooder as you can get it? Well then, it’s time to consider sharing it with the world! But which path should you take to fame and riches? Let’s start with another fun flow diagram, then I’ll get into the nitty-gritty details.
How to Become a Novelist (part 2): Publish a Novel Read Post »
Over the next couple of weeks I’ll be posting some info on how to become a novelist. Here’s the first, an infodumpographic and general Q&A on the first step — write a novel. Why? Well, careful scientific studies have revealed that the number one reason for not having a novel published is, in fact, not finishing
How to Become a Novelist (Part 1): Write a Novel Read Post »
It’s that time again! You want great fantasy and science fiction? Help support the development of future writers. Knock knock. Hello. My name is Randy Henderson. I’m asking for donations to Clarion West, a totally awesome intensive writing workshop for speculative fiction that has been called a “boot camp for writers.” BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE.
Clarion West Write-a-Thon 2015 Edition Read Post »
Here finally is a wrap up of my book tour experience for Finn Fancy Necromancy — the good, the awesome, and some lessons learned — not only to say thank you to everyone who helped or attended, but also to maybe help those who are trying to plan their own book tour. This is way overdue,
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I haven’t weighed in on Tempest’s challenge because others said what I would have said quite well. But this morning as I read yet another bit of concern over it, I realized that many people who are reacting to it are writers (and many who are reacting negatively are white male writers who fear this
Reading Tempest’s Challenge as a Writer Read Post »
Brainergy. It’s not a new agey thing, or a result of midichlorians. It’s just my word for measuring how fresh and alert and energized my brain is feeling. And I believe learning to organize your writing schedule around your brainergy is very useful for writers. Alas, I am not independently wealthy and writing this from my
Using Your Writing Brainergy Wisely Read Post »
Happy New Year! Rather than share events from my past year, I thought I’d offer a bit of encouragement and advice to help with the coming year. While this is aimed primarily at my fellow writers, it also, I think, can be applied to life in general. This weekend, I encourage you to sit down
Setting Your Goals for the New Year and Beyond Read Post »
One more thing to be thankful for – Finn Fancy Necromancy will be recorded by Brilliance Audio. And the voice actor? Todd Haberkorn, who has done voices on Legend of Korra, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Dragon Ball Z, and a bunch of other awesome stuff, as well as plays Spock in the amazingly cool TOS fan
Audio Book Brilliance! (And Star Trek) Read Post »