Witch word is which? Easy-to-mix-up vocab
So many words are easy to mistake for same-sounding homophones, or for words that are close in spelling or meaning....
The Business Side of Writing
When I first got into publishing, my mentor Adrian J. Smith taught me one of the most important aspects of...
Standing Out in the Slush Pool
I’ve read a lot of submissions since we launched Undertaker Books. As our short fiction editor, I’m responsible for our...
The Research Process by C.M. Saunders
Any writer will tell you that research is a crucial aspect of the craft. But its importance is elevated in...
This Ain’t Radio, Sugar…
Something I come across far too often when I review submissions is dialogue that looks like this: “Hi,” Jack said.“Hello,”...
Thou Shalt Not Head Hop
Recently, Rebecca told me we needed to write a blog post against head hopping. In my usual fashion, I nodded...