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Author Marketing And Other Nonsense

Author Marketing And Other Nonsense

Almost missed my post for the day. It’s 6pm here. There’s been a lot going on. Speculations 002 is out today, which you should check out and subscribe to. This issue features me rambling about quantum entanglement. After finishing and publishing the newsletter, today was mostly about wedding stuff that needed to be taken care of. The mountain of craft supplies for decorations continues to grow, and finding a photographer is proving to be something of a challenge. I am completely in favor…

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Character Development in Zeroes by Chuck Wendig

Character Development in Zeroes by Chuck Wendig

As I’m going through this DIY MFA process and inhaling as many books as possible, I’ve started watching for good examples of technique. I just finished Chuck Wendig’s cyberpunk adventure, Zeroes, and discovered a fantastic example of building characters that readers care about. In some ways, Zeroes is a straight forward Scoobie-gang adventure, but with hackers. It’s such a good read because you end up really caring about the members of said Scoobie gang. That means I want to pick the…

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Introducing Myself

Introducing Myself

Hi there, I’m Jenn Burroughs. I write science fiction, fantasy, and horror. This blog is both an experiment and a ridiculous dream. By following the techniques laid out by such entities as The Self Publishing Podcast, Joanna Penn, and the DIY MFA, I hope to connect with those elusive individuals who enjoy my ideas and my stories. I know you’re out there; I will find you, and I will entertain you. I’ve been dabbling as a writer for as long…

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