For years, I existed on the internet as “Awakedragon.” (I think my Twitter handle might still be that.) I’m claiming my own name now, but as a nod to my beginnings, this is now the AwakeDragon Blog!
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Selling & Social Media–DON’T Be a Personal Space Invader
This is a FANTASTIC post for writers on what not to do, and more importantly, what you could be doing on social media so you don’t annoy everyone on the planet. I think everyone needs…
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Dying Slowly
This past week or so I caught the Disease of Death and became bedridden for said time of dealing with Disease of Death. I had probably every “sick” symptom imaginable, which was just awesome. I don’t think…
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Do Writers Have Unconscious Telepathy?
Today, as I was scanning all of the “Amazon Recommended” emails and adding the ones that looked interesting to my Wish List, I came across a novel that reminded me of a problem that’s plagued me…
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The Definition of “Publishable”
Some very good info to keep in mind – even if it seems common sense, it still helps to think about the clarification!
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Fantasy Author Terry Pratchett on Working on ‘Draft Zero’ of a Book
Terry Pratchett is dead. . .
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Why an English Degree hurts Writing
One of the first bit of advice about writing I ever received was to never take writing classes. This was from a veteran author with decent success in the Science Fiction market, so take it as…
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Why Authors Suck as Bloggers
A great point for all of us authors-in-making should keep in mind. Opinionated Man also has some great advice on successful blogging that is helpful to check out.
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The Things in My Head
First off, a huge thank you to Nadya, ToddMedicii, Musefully Mendaciloquent, Chaos, Cats and Chronic Pain, American Writers Exposed, A Cup of English Tea, Rickhitch, Tastehitch, Cholontics Writerly Musings, and KnightHearth for responding for my call for help about my query. I really appreciate the time…