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Tag Archives: writing
Progress
GERMLINE editing: I just went through a mammoth edit on GERMLINE, which bumped it down by 10K words. I hate trashing that many words, but they had to go. Short stories: 12 in submission, one in the final round at a pro mag. Reprint of "Janitors" sold … Continue reading
Home Improvement
Wow. I get to spend the weekend leveling a concrete floor and installing a waterproofing underlayment. At least I don’t have to put up with strange guys (who usually don’t know what they’re doing) tromping through my house and sitting on my can. … Continue reading
Advice from George Plimpton
George Plimpton spoke at my high school graduation. Afterwards, I introduced myself and told him that I wanted to be a writer – could he give me any advice? Mr. Plimpton said (in his unique voice): "My advice is don’t. … Continue reading