What did you blog about today?

[Biskit]

Cats again. I don't seem to be doing any 'proper' writing at the moment.

 

[Stephen Palmer]

Narcissism Week, as promised... Day 1!

 

[Jo Zebedee]

Nice guest post on what it's like to crowdfund a book

JoZebwrites: Crowdfunding a self-published book

 

[J-Sun]

Summation of Online Fiction: February 2017

That's one of my favorite posts to do. It gathers the stories I've been running into all month that I want to encourage folks to read with links to the stories and other links to why I liked them and think you might, too.

(I also blogged about a review of Lightspeed #81 for Tangent but that was less fun this time. )

 

[Cli-Fi]

Did Eugene Save one of The Walking Dead's most criticized formulas? Eugene Redeems The Walking Dead’s Single Character Focused Episodes – JohnJFalco.com

 

[Juliana]

Something daft. Because I was in the mood. (And it was fun.)

What are my characters' favorite TV shows. What’s Your Character Watching?

 

[thaddeus6th]

Nice idea, Juliana.

 

[Dan Jones]

Posted yesterday on the "controversy" surrounding Waterstones' faux-indie bookshops.

 

[Juliana]

Posted yesterday on the "controversy" surrounding Waterstones' faux-indie bookshops.

I'm also of the 'the more the merrier' persuasion when it comes to bookstores... The nearest indie to me is miles away. I'm lucky enough, though, to have a Barnes and Noble just around the corner, literally 5mins drive. I'm not complaining. Would it be nice to have a charming indie as my local? Sure! But I'll take a big name store any day over nothing.

 

[Jo Zebedee]

On being jealous of other writers:

JoZebwrites: On Jealousy

 

[thaddeus6th]

Good advice, Jo.

Speaking of wisdom, Sir Edric has selflessly taken a break from the brothel to pen (well, dictate) his thoughts on whether horses or cars are better. It's almost as objective as his view on elves: Thaddeus the Sixth: Why Horses are Better than Cars, a guest post by Sir Edric

 

[ratsy]

Great blog Jo. It's funny because I'm listening to the audio book of Gone Girl, and for a moment I was in self-despair because I don't think I could ever have that strong of a writing voice.

As for our own community, we need to stand together, and be supportive. In every sense of the word. We can all get there, but it just takes time and work. I like your comment about patience, because that is one I've been hearing a lot on podcasts, and books like Write. Publish. Repeat. It's a long game play, this writing business. So work hard, be supportive, be a positive part of the community, and you will have a foundation for success. Oh, and write...a lot

 

[The Big Peat]

I wrote my first Chrons blog detailing my fear of outing myself as some sort of writer. It's an introspective take on indoctrinated west of Scotland shame at pursuing hobbies in the arts.

No link?


DG Jones - It is a bit underhand. But, as you say, its books in the high street. If Waterstones have to go faux-indie to make it work, then let them do so.

 

[Susan Boulton]

Jealousy, is a self-destroying emotion. There is always going to be someone further up the ladder you believe you want to climb. Been jealous, had folks jealousy of me at various times in my life and learned it can cause you to waste a lot of your time and energy for no good reason. In the end one thing you need to know the only ladder you need to climb is the one that suits you, your needs and wants, not someone else's.

And to be honest with as far as writing and publishing goes, I have gone further than I ever believed I would.

 

[GCJ]

No link?

Hi @Big Peat,

Apologies. I didn't think I was allowed to post links for a while. It's right here:

Out of the scribbling closet | SFF Chronicles

I@ve had a busy week back at work, so I've been neglecting my SFF presence.
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[Stephen Palmer]

On being jealous of other writers:

JoZebwrites: On Jealousy

Good blog.
One small point... I wonder if you meant envy?

 

[Stephen Palmer]

The end of the week.

 

[Jo Zebedee]

Good blog.
One small point... I wonder if you meant envy?

I meant jealousy - but would be interested in the perceived nuance between them.

 

[The Big Peat]

After a period of quiet - Gettin' Techie with it

 

[Stephen Palmer]

I meant jealousy - but would be interested in the perceived nuance between them.

Jealousy needs three individuals. It struck me that envy would be a better description of what you were describing.