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| bio | website | chaos-keep.com |
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| location | Redmond, WA | |
| age | 35 | |
| visits | member for | 2 years, 6 months |
| seen | 2 days ago | |
| stats | profile views | 81 |
Semi-Pro writer, former magazine publisher, programmer and private pilot. A little bit crazy but useful if you need that sort of thing.
I've been writing for as long as I've been able to write and I've even managed to sell a story or two. I usually stick with a more science fiction and fantasy setting, but I also like to experiment with other genres. Mystery is one I'm still working on, but it's coming along okay.
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Feb 10 |
awarded | Nice Answer |
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Feb 9 |
answered | Where is a good place to find beta readers? |
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Feb 8 |
reviewed | Approve suggested edit on What can I do to improve my concentration when reading? |
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Feb 6 |
reviewed | Approve suggested edit on Finding before/after examples where writing has been improved, to learn from |
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Feb 3 |
answered | How to write a polite reminder email? |
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Jan 31 |
reviewed | Approve suggested edit on Are there jobs that involve creative writing in the software industry? |
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Jan 31 |
reviewed | Approve suggested edit on What are some popular blogs that accept submissions? |
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Jan 23 |
answered | What is the proper way to write time in a manuscript? |
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Jan 19 |
answered | Where is a good place to find writing prompts? |
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Jan 14 |
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How to sell novel excerpts as short stories @sjohnston The big rule in this case is to make sure everyone who's looking at the book knows and the short story/except ahead of time. That way it can be factored into their decisions. |
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Jan 14 |
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How to sell novel excerpts as short stories @sjohnston well there always the chance for conflicts, and rights can be sticky, but here's how I would see it. You only sold the first run rights on the short story, not the whole novel. When you're shopping the novel around make sure it's clear that the short story part has been in print already, that way there are no surprises. One possible conflict is the contract for the short story might prevent you from reprinting it for a year or two. |
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Jan 14 |
answered | How to sell novel excerpts as short stories |
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Jan 13 |
answered | Correct spelling errors while writing or after you've finished? |
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Jan 13 |
answered | Is it worth switching to Dvorak? |
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Jan 4 |
awarded | Nice Answer |
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Dec 21 |
answered | Which amount of side-story is acceptable? |
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Dec 21 |
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What are some regular contests unpublished short story authors might enter? They have four rounds each year. If you qualify you should try to have a story in each quarter. |
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Dec 20 |
answered | Should DOIs ever be preferred to ISBNs? |
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Dec 18 |
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What are good places to post your work where it will be read by others? +1 for the notes about Rights. Speaking as a former editor we wouldn't touch anything that had been posted online. The thought was that all First English rights had been used up, electronic and otherwise. |
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Dec 18 |
awarded | Enthusiast |
