How to get sponsors for the Clarion West Write-a-thon
This year, like last, I’m involved on the organisational periphery of Clarion West’s Write-a-thon: a fundraiser that not only brings in money…
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Kelley, Ray Bradbury, and Nature
FIRST of all, Kelley has written a most marvellous and heartfelt piece about the necessity of finding everyday magic to write: …But…
Read moreWays writers benefit from Clarion West’s Write-a-thon
Clarion West (CW), the best speculative fiction writing workshop in the world, is gearing up for another six-week workshop, in which eighteen…
Read moreUnbound: nothing new
I admit to some mystification about media excitement surrounding Unbound. See, for example, this Fast Company article, about Unbound’s “crowd-financed, spine-tingling effort…
Read moreTime to focus on Hild
I’ve reached a crucial stage of Hild. I need to dwell in the seventh century for a while. I’m pulling the ethernet…
Read moreMore Aud 03 — long
As promised, as a thank you for sponsoring Kelley in her daily write-a-thon in support of Clarion West, here’s more Aud. No…
Read moreMuse or ogre?
On Friday, Kelley and I were invited as ‘Mystery Muses’ to talk to the 2011 batch of Clarion West victims students. We…
Read moreSpeak with authority
I like strong opinions held weakly. Say what you mean, mean what you say and be prepared to listen and change your…
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