Hey "stalking the competition" is just doing your research! Those that have already done the thing we are trying to do can be a valuable learning experience.
Do your thing. The last thing we need is another publication trying to sort itself to meet someone else’s expectations. And yeah, Michiganders don’t have accents!
Yeah, I'm forming this opinion as I go along, but when I read posts from people who say "I feel like I owe it to my readers to do ..." this or that, I wonder where the hell they got that idea? I think we owe it to our readers to be honest and true to our vision, not to try to squeeze ourselves into a box that isn't of our own making and probably is just wrong anyway. Ha ha, I must be feeling cantankerous today!
Thank you so much Justin! I'm really excited to share all the stories I've got in the mix. I *think* I'm ready to try something a little longer like a 20-30 page story for a future print collection 😬
I applaud you clarifying your focus and pursuing what makes you most happy. And thank you for understanding that I’m just not reading fiction these days - as you say, there’s only so much time in the day. I wish you the very best. You’re a very good writer. Your tribe will find you. I’m sure of it. 👏🏼💚
Hey "stalking the competition" is just doing your research! Those that have already done the thing we are trying to do can be a valuable learning experience.
Don't forget about the taking over the world part! That's just as important 😂
Do your thing. The last thing we need is another publication trying to sort itself to meet someone else’s expectations. And yeah, Michiganders don’t have accents!
Most definitely! I got confirmation from a recent post of yours where you mentioned a similar sentiment. Great minds think alike 😉
Yeah, I'm forming this opinion as I go along, but when I read posts from people who say "I feel like I owe it to my readers to do ..." this or that, I wonder where the hell they got that idea? I think we owe it to our readers to be honest and true to our vision, not to try to squeeze ourselves into a box that isn't of our own making and probably is just wrong anyway. Ha ha, I must be feeling cantankerous today!
🤣 We'll just call it cantankerous Friday!
Super proud!
Side note-Michiganders definitely do not have an accent. We sound JUST like the people on the news.
Thanks, sis! So long as it's not the Muppet News Flash reporter, then I might be okay 😂
Awesome news, Brian! You’re an incredible writer. I can’t wait to read more of your fiction!
Thank you so much Justin! I'm really excited to share all the stories I've got in the mix. I *think* I'm ready to try something a little longer like a 20-30 page story for a future print collection 😬
Go for it! Just so you know, you’re inspiring me to get back into the submission trenches! Thanks for that. 😀
Hey, that's great to hear! Apparently, we don't get rejected in life enough as it is 🤣
Haha, right?! I need to feel that sting again. 🤣
Rock on!
Thanks for rockin' with me Mark!
I applaud you clarifying your focus and pursuing what makes you most happy. And thank you for understanding that I’m just not reading fiction these days - as you say, there’s only so much time in the day. I wish you the very best. You’re a very good writer. Your tribe will find you. I’m sure of it. 👏🏼💚
Thanks Jan! I definitely understand and thank you for your encouragement along the way 👍
Thank you so much for your support Cyndi! I've got another one coming at you on Wednesday 😊