The quest to achieve your heart’s desire can make you susceptible to the wiles of snake oil salesmen. Over and over again I see blogs with titles that claim to include insider information for writers peppered with phrases that include: how to get published, insider tips, and editors’ preferences. I plead guilty to putting theseContinue reading “Close Your Eyes and Make a Wish”
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Should Writers Pay Submission Fees?
Many years ago I had my fortune told. The psychic told me she saw me sitting at a table with another woman surrounded by stacks of books. It sounded like a wonderful future for an aspiring author. But before she commenced with her reading, she asked for a silver coin placed across her palm andContinue reading “Should Writers Pay Submission Fees?”
The Rewards and Virtues of Writing Flash Prose
A word I like to use when contemplating short prose is distilling. Your writing job when undertaking flash prose is to extract the most significant elements of what you want to convey. If you are a chef, just think about simmering broth on a stove.
Writers, Social Media and the Art of Self-Promotion
Who can resist a parade of bright yellow sunflowers? If your posts are read and liked, you’ve done the work.
Nadja Maril, Writer & Author 