Tag Archives: Publishing

Calling it “Quits”

Posted on January 15, 2024 by fpdorchak

Even though I’ve been fighting with this decision the past two years, my agent made the decision easier for me today: she had to drop my manuscript (ms) with her. She’s sent it to all of the legit houses, even … Continue reading →

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The Older I Get…

Posted on July 29, 2022 by fpdorchak

You know…the older I get (I’m in my early 60s), the harder it is for me to write nasty scenes. Or some nasty scenes. Or the nasty scenes that I’m currently working on but don’t want to be. Even if … Continue reading →

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The Professional Edit

Posted on May 7, 2021 by fpdorchak

Okay, here’s the thing. I hear more and more that [some] writers are telling each other that they need to hire professional editors before submitting to agents. That “we” should negate as many options to a “no” as possible. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Latest WIP Progress

Posted on April 23, 2021 by fpdorchak

I swear it’s like it’s a conspiracy against me in finishing up the first draft of my newest manuscript (ms)! Yeah, it’s the most intricate of all my mss to date, but still. And then both my main and backup … Continue reading →

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The Write Stuff

Posted on April 2, 2021 by fpdorchak

I Got Issues As I have mentioned a few times, I have been having difficulty working the first draft of my newest work-in-progress. I keep thinking I’ve figured out one problem, only to have another emerge…and just this week I … Continue reading →

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Newsletter Changed Over To Substack

Posted on February 19, 2021 by fpdorchak

This past week I made the move with my newsletter to a new platform, called Substack. I decided on this for a few reasons, not the least of which was that the new platform is designed to promote one’s newsletters … Continue reading →

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Publishing Traitorous, Injurious, and Criminal Behavior

Posted on February 5, 2021 by fpdorchak

I’ve heard and read about whether or not those who have done harm should profit from writing up their exploits. The link also talks about “conservatives” writing books. I think it comes down to this: money is money and a … Continue reading →

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Have I Found My Home—“New Weird”?

Posted on September 14, 2020 by fpdorchak

In working my Mountain of Authors video, I, once again, searched for a defining genre of my work…and think I may have found it! New Weird. Yes, this seems to be the most descriptive—and coolest!—of definitions I have yet found! … Continue reading →

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Entering a New Chapter

Posted on August 19, 2020 by fpdorchak

This past June I retired early from thirty years at a large company, and prior to that, seven years in the military. It was a good run! But all that is in my past…and I am looking forward to my … Continue reading →

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The Need For Speed—Is Faster Better?

Posted on January 3, 2020 by fpdorchak

I recently read an article by about writing fast—a book every two weeks. And I have to admit to a sense of…utter disbelief…and it really got my panties in a bunch. I do not normally talk trash about other authors … Continue reading →

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