by StephenOliver | Jun 5, 2021 | Publishing, Writing
I’ve decided to talk about two different subjects this time, although they are connected. Anthologies Here’s a strange situation. I’ve written, revised and edited an episodic novel and three anthologies of dark urban fantasy, science fiction and horror, with more than...
by StephenOliver | Apr 18, 2021 | Other People's Work, Publishing, Writing
This is not one of my posts but something I am cross-posting from Edgeverse with their permission. It says something I’ve long suspected and have been saying for some time. I remember reading an interview with Frank Zappa in NME years ago. Despite its claims to...
by StephenOliver | Mar 24, 2021 | Writing
Here are some thoughts I had during a writers’ retreat in May, 2019, but it’s still as true now. “I can’t write because…” Name your problem: space, time, people, inspiration, whatever. I have heard this, seen this, read this, more times than I care to...
by StephenOliver | Mar 14, 2021 | My Books, Publishing
As I’ve promised before, it’s time to talk about rejections. “Rejection” is a harsh word to hear when you’re a writer, even though it’s part of the process. It’s painful to get a rejection because it means that someone doesn’t like your writing for some reason. And it...
by StephenOliver | Feb 17, 2021 | General
Have you come across The Pomodoro Technique [unsolicited plug]? It’s a method of dividing up your work time, to ensure that you work in a concentrated manner in short bursts, a bit like HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) for the brain. Basically, you set a timer...
