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18 Feb

Friday Panel List for Writing Seminar

Posted by Kevin J. Anderson | Writing |

The Superstars Writing Seminar (March 19-21 at the Pasadena Convention Center) is an intensive series of lectures unlike any other typical writer's workshop. I've listed the full list of panels and talks we'll be giving on just the first day, shared by myself, David Farland, Rebecca Moesta, Brandon Sanderson, and Eric Flint. If you're a serious aspiring, or even established, writer, I hope you'll be interested in joining us. FRIDAY, MARCH 19 9:00 Econ 201 for Writers: Economics of Commercial Publishing (Eric) Understand the foundation of how commercial publishing works, from advances, royalty rates, printing, bookselling, distribution and returns. What...
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15 Feb

Writing Seminar Winner

Posted by Kevin J. Anderson | Advice, Blogging, Business, Novels, Process, Publicity, Short Stories, Writing |

The winner for the free membership in the Superstars Writing Seminar has been announced. MIGNON FOGARTY from Reno NV was chosen from over 500 entrants to attend the 3-day seminar at the Pasadena Convention Center March 19-21. Some seats are still available. If you're a serious aspiring writer, or established writer, we hope you'll join us for an intensive series of talks and panels about the business of writing and publishing.
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14 Feb

Moab Writing Trip Photos

Posted by Kevin J. Anderson | Terra Incognita, Travel & Appearances |

I recently returned from a five-day trip to Moab and Canyonlands National Park with my brother-in-law Tim, where I dictated many chapters in The Key to Creation. All photos by T. Durren Jones. Airport Tower from Island in the Sky Mesa Descending the Lathrop Trail off Island in the Sky Nearing the White Rim Road View from the trail, Canyonlands National Park Back in the snow atop the mesa Evening fog rolls in between Monitor and Merrimack Buttes Slickrock hiking in Needles District, Canyonlands NP Lost Canyon, Needles Dist. Crossing a slickrock ridge leading out of Lost Canyon. Next morning,...
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13 Feb

Olympics and Writing

Posted by Kevin J. Anderson | Advice, Business, Novels, Process, Publicity, Short Stories, Writing |

IF ONLY I HAD THE TIME... During the Olympics, the world watches great athletes from all nations perform seemingly impossible feats with breathtaking skill. When those well-toned men and women receive their medals, we admire them for their almost superhuman abilities. As we sit on the couch munching potato chips, most of us don’t kid ourselves that we could be just as talented, just as fast, just as strong . . . if only we had the time. For some reason, though, many believe exactly that about writing books. I’ve had many people tell me, "Oh, writing is easy. Anybody...
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