You know, editors are lazy some times. Rather, they are whenever they can afford to be, which isn’t because they have low standards or are nasty little buggers. No, it’s a lot easier than that, they are busy busy busy running the publication, making sure it works out in any possible way. Online editors usually have more than just content in mind, they need to make sure that the traffic is decent enough, otherwise the site will falter as will the cash flow, and with no money to spend on good writers, well, there’s just not much to do then, right? Read more
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Get A Writing Gig Exploiting Lazy Editors 0
Why I bought an Asus Eee PC 900 10
Last week I bought an Asus Eee PC 900, a 8.9” laptop, being very portable and using a SSD disk, which makes it more durable when moving around. That last part was important to me, so I’m accepting the limited lifespan of SSD disks, which you only can write to a finite amount of times.
I went with the 900 model sold in Sweden, because I wanted a Swedish keyboard so that I can sell it when I want to upgrade to a better machine, which I know I will. Initially I wanted the 901 model, but since delivery times from the UK was too long to fit my needs, I went with the crappy 16 GB version you probably shouldn’t get. It was cheap though, so just the fact that I can work during my current trip pays for it in time well spent. Or it should anyway, we’ll see how well it turns out, as I’ve spent less than an hour on the train so far… Read more
Finding an Extra Edge in Writing 2
I really should be getting my Moleskine notebook and see what I had planned on writing, picking anyone of my ideas, and get down to business. Unfortunately, I’m not going to do that, due to the slightly feverish state that I’m in.
I’ll let you in on a little secret instead, a technique I’ve used over the years to change my writing, and my experience overall.
I use music.
That’s right, the noise rushing out of my speakers is affecting my writing. There are albums that I, to this day, still connect to the work I did 10 years ago.
It is not so weird when you think about it. Say I’m writing fiction, say I want speed and action, a tense and dangerous situation. Listening to music with a rough beat will help me get to the right state of mind, whereas a slow love song will definitely ruin it all. Right now I’m not feeling too well, as I said, and the slightly disoriented mindset that this sets me in is something to use as well, so I’m making it even more unfocused and tumbling by listening to a PJ Harvey album. I have no idea what to do with it, other than to wrap up this blog post.
Music can help you get a sharper edge to your writing. Try it, you just might be amazed.
Yes, Blogging Does Indeed Kill Fiction Writing 5
It’s not just me that realized how blogging stinted my writing, it seems. My colleague Andrew writes about how blogging killed his fiction writing, something I certainly can relate to! You might remember that I started publishing short stories from the world of Orn to get myself started writing fiction again.
It worked. I am writing fiction again, with a lot of ideas in the pipeline. Sure, I’m still struggling with the fact that other writing fills some sort of need, which makes me less hungry to jot down stories, but on the other hand, I’m spending more time thinking about what fiction I want to write with the time at hand.
Welcome to reality, no one, not even Stephen King, can write all the time. I felt really sad when I reached that conclusion…
Anyway, do chip in and tell Andrew how blogging is affecting your writing in the comments!
E-book Request: The Secret Behind My Success In The International Blogosphere 10
A little while back I received an e-mail with an unusual request. Someone, which I’ll let be anonymous for the time being, asked me to write an e-book for him detailing the secret behind my success in the blogosphere. The take was that he didn’t perceive how I made direct money from any of my blogs, and therefor recognized that I must be making it from spinoff services promoted through my online writing. This person was pretty well informed about my background, because he found it equally interesting that I managed to get into the international blogosphere by starting a blog (here at tdhedengren.com actually), and going from there, with English being a secondary language.
I found this interesting, and I’ll tell you why. Read more
Some updates just in time for the weekend 0
Just a quick blog post before I leave for the weekend.
I just published the World of Orn page. It’ll be a constant work in progress, but now at least there’s something.
I also updated the bio page, which will give you a little insight in what I’ve done so far, but it’s not much of an author bio yet. That’ll come with time, when it’s warranted, I’m sure.
Finally, I’d like to pipe in a push for my blog posts on writing over at rethord.com – that’s my blog. Take a look if you’re interested, they’re not directly related to Orn or OrnTales.com, but naturally they reflect my writing philosophy and whatnot.
Enjoy the weekend, and read a great book, as well as part two in the Quest for Knighthood story!
Blogging about writing 0
I’m blogging about writing over at rethord.com. Check out my writing category to see what goes on in my mind when it comes to writing, and also see what tricks of the trade I’m employing.
Also check out my first book review, a Fritz Leiber anthology! The following ones will be published in this blog instead. Sorry for the inconvenience with this one.
The first upcoming launch from yours truly 0
I always thought that the Orn project would be my first international launch (not counting this blog of course) but that will not be the case. As of today I have four projects in the pipeline with the first one only weeks from announcement, and then an additional week or two before it launches.
Yes, it’s a blog.
Yes, it’s in English.
Yes, it revolves around the blogosphere.
Yes, I’ll let John Evans read it as well.
*giggles* Read more
For aspiring authors 6
I just can’t help to link Seth Godin’s post, Advice for authors. It’s a good read.
And this is a short post. I really should get that “nice reads” box I’ve been planning up soon.