K.P. Gresham
Who Gets What? And Why? And Who Said?
by Kathy Waller My mother used to tell me I should become a lawyer. “You’re analytical,” she said. I think she meant I was argumentative,...
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K.P., along with her fellow ink-stained wretches, put out a weekly blog. Enjoy!
K.P. Gresham
- Aug 22, 2022
- 3 min
When Submitting Short Stories to Markets, Patience is Required
By N.M. Cedeño How long does it take to hear back from editors with acceptances or rejections of short stories? That depends on a number...
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K.P. Gresham
- Jun 13, 2022
- 3 min
The 2022 Writers’ Police Academy
by K.P. Gresham I’ve just returned from the Writers’ Police Academy in Appleton, WI. The brainchild of retired cop, Lee Lofland, The...
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K.P. Gresham
- Jul 19, 2021
- 4 min
Judging a Book by Its Cover
By K.P. Gresham “Good cover design is not only about beauty… it’s a visual sales pitch. It’s your first contact with a potential reader....
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K.P. Gresham
- Jul 13, 2021
- 4 min
And Over. And Over. And . . .
by Kathy Waller I’m thinking it over. Jack Benny A curse on this week’s post. I banged out nearly 2,000 words that should have been...
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K.P. Gresham
- Jun 14, 2021
- 3 min
Creating Multiple Identities: the Research Rabbit Hole
by N.M. Cedeño Setting a story in the past requires the author to do research to make sure the details of the story are correct. For me,...
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K.P. Gresham
- May 3, 2021
- 3 min
Submitting Short Stories: Part 2
By N. M. Cedeño Previously, I wrote a post covering some of the basic rules for submitting short stories to anthologies, magazines, and...
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K.P. Gresham
- Feb 8, 2021
- 3 min
What’s in a Character Name?
Authors, how do you name your characters? Name Cloud by Wordcloud The average person only has to come up with names when they are naming...
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K.P. Gresham
- Dec 28, 2020
- 3 min
Year-End Assessments for Writers
by N. M. Cedeño Writers, if you don’t already assess your writing habits at the end of the year, you should consider doing it. Many...
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K.P. Gresham
- May 4, 2020
- 3 min
Inspiration for My Short Stories
Sometimes, as an author I am asked where I get ideas for my short stories. I get my inspiration from books and articles I read, places I...
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K.P. Gresham
- Mar 8, 2020
- 3 min
Down the Research Rabbit Hole
Have you ever fallen down the research rabbit hole when looking for details for your writing? by Pixabay I have. Because I read...
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K.P. Gresham
- Dec 16, 2019
- 3 min
How to Submit Short Stories to Magazines, Anthologies, & Contests
The basic steps to submitting fiction manuscripts to magazines, anthologies, and contests are as follows: STEP 1: Find calls for...
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K.P. Gresham
- Jul 1, 2019
- 3 min
Homicide Detective Speaks to Writers’ Group
Logo provided by Sisters in Crime- Heart of Texas Chapter At the June Sisters in Crime – Heart of Texas meeting, Detective Dave Fugitt...
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K.P. Gresham
- May 20, 2019
- 2 min
Learning to Write My Way: A Cautionary Tale
Don’t do what I did. First, I learned how to write. Then, I learned how not to write. Then, I had to relearn how to write again. As I...
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K.P. Gresham
- Apr 8, 2019
- 3 min
Writing in an Atmosphere of Intimidation
Most writers, like all artists who create work for public consumption, have to overcome their own inner critics to create a finished...
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K.P. Gresham
- Feb 11, 2019
- 4 min
Sit Down, Shut Up, and . . . You’re Invited
M.K. Waller by M. K. Waller Friday evening David said, “Should I wake you at nine tomorrow?” and I said, “Why?” because I never know what...
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