With September on the horizon, my thoughts always turn to fresh starts and the thrill of learning new things. Here are a few #FridayFinds to get your writerly wheels turning and to open you up to some opportunities this fall.
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Authorship is Not a Zero-Sum Game (A Pep Talk for Writers)
I went through a rough patch in college, one in which I didn’t have many dates. I saw everyone coupling up around me, and I hated it. One night, my roommate came back from a party, happy to tell me that she’d met someone.
If I could go back in time, I would tell her how happy I was for her. I would give her a hug and ask for details. Instead, I spat my toothpaste moodily into the sink and said, “Great. And I’m going to die alone.”
Definitely not my proudest moment!
It sounds ridiculous that I would even say that, but are you doing the same thing to your writing friends?
Read MoreFriday Finds: Total Eclipse Edition
On Monday, August 21, the continental United States will witness the moon crossing in front of the sun.
This week's #FridayFinds encourages writers to have fun exploring the spectacle and making meaning out of this natural phenomenon.
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Money Monday: Self-Publishing? Consider Consignment Sales
It’s every author’s dream: to see their book on the shelves at Barnes & Noble or the local indie shop.
Though traditional publishers coordinate this for their authors, it is up to indie authors to do the footwork for themselves.
There’s more to bookstore representation than fifteen seconds of fame, though. Selling books on consignment can also relieve your sales tax burden. Read on.
Read MoreFriday Finds: AWP 2018 Open for Registration
The older I get, the more I'm finding that it’s worthwhile to step out on a limb and attempt something great.
In that spirit, this week’s #FridayFinds are all about YOU taking risks: fun risks related to writing! (Conference, journal, and book review submission opportunities below.)
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