Monthly Archives: November 2011

The Writing Feedback I Give Over and Over Again

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Whether at critique group or as a contest judge, I find myself tempted to make macros of the following tidbits I’ve learned over the years. A lot of it is familiar from other writers, and agents, editors, writing gurus and … Continue reading →

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Weekly Writer’s Round-Up; Week of 11/20/11

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

My best of the web for writers this week. Hope it’s helpful. Social Media From the Red Pen of Doom guy, who’s name is actually Guy (Bergstrom), on Why Blog Hits DON’T REALLY MATTER. From writer Christina Katz: Platform and … Continue reading →

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Five of the Butchest Movies Ever Made

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

High on testosterone. Low on patience. There is no crying in these movies. The Rock Bruckheimer and Simpson didn’t mess around. They threw lots of money and all kinds of attitude at this prison/buddy movie, which is why there are … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Gainsbourg; A Heroic Life

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

Most of us who weren’t living in France in the 60s probably only know this guy because of this song: I was surprised to learn that he was a huge star in France and though he’s not the prettiest horse … Continue reading →

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Why Is Grimm so Grim?

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

I started off excited to watch this paranormal show. It sounded grittier and less girly than the similar-themed Once Upon a Time. Writer/Producer David Greenwalt of Buffy, Angel, and Miracles fame is involved. Good to go. But after four episodes, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Writer’s Round-Up; Week of 11/13/11

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

Writing craft Screenwriter Alexandra Sokoloff on the passages from her books most highlighted by e-readers.     Social Media Writer Andrew Hickey on why self-published authors should be professional, Pissing in the Pool. (via Mark Stevens on twitter.) From Yahoo/Mashable … Continue reading →

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Interview with Tattered Cover Book Store’s Matt Miller

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

Welcome. I’m very excited to have as my first guest Matt Miller, a general manager at the Tattered Cover Book Store.  As many Denverites know, Tattered Cover is one of the premiere independent bookstores in the nation, a model for … Continue reading →

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