Monthly Archives: April 2015

Is Twitter Worth it?

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Andrew Updegrove

Ah, Twitter. Either you love it or you hate it. The big question is whether an author in the latter camp can afford to simply ignore it. The answer, I think, is “mostly.” Here’s why.

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Review: Paul Ruddocks Very Entertaining Short Story Collection, “Not What you Thought?”

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Andrew Updegrove

Once upon a time – and a very long time it was – the short story was a well-respected form of literary fiction as well as an essential thread in the warp and woof of everyday life. Whether we’re speaking … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah! Book Two is off to the Editor

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Andrew Updegrove

The old line about the joys of boating holds that an owner’s two happiest days are when he buys a boat and when he sells it. An author feels the same way about a book, although you have to up … Continue reading →

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When are you done Revising?

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Andrew Updegrove

What a question. It reminds me of other eternal inquiries, such as Why is a mouse when it spins? or, What’s the difference between a duck? At least those questions have answers (although you’ll have to read to the end … Continue reading →

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Back on the Treadmill

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Andrew Updegrove

Once upon a time, there were authors and publishers. Then things changed, and authors had to be both – ideally at the same time. No problem, right? Well…

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