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On Clarion and Privilege and the Internets

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Cat

People are, understandably, saying that the equation clarion + student = pro writer is not the only way you can reach that particular sum, and they are absolutely correct, although the drama is — as is often the case on the Internet — a bit hyperbolic.

This is the fact of F&SF writing — there are people disadvantaged by gender, or race, or sexuality or other physical circumstances. But there’s also a big group — which contains a disproportionate number of those differing physically — affected by economic issues. Continue reading →

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Reminder About Upcoming Flash Fiction and Idea to Draft Online Writing Classes

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Cat

Time is fleeting, and December is rolling along. Here at the writing retreat I’m on this week, I’ve finished one story and a couple of flash pieces and am well on the way to finishing up “Carpe Glitter”. I hope … Continue reading →

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Video: Literary Techniques for Speculative Fiction Online Class

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Cat

Here’s another video, this time for the Literary Techniques for Speculative Fiction Online Class. This is my favorite so far. Discussion and in-class writing exercises designed to introduce a number of techniques to use in your own writing such as … Continue reading →

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Why I Don’t Want to Read Your Story

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Cat

I get a lot of requests to look at people’s stories. Sometimes people just send them to me. This has prompted this post, but it is not directed at any specific recent requests. I’m sorry. I really am. I know it’s a great story. But here’s some reasons why I’m not thrilled by your offer to let me read it.
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How to Critique: Best Practices for Workshopping

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Cat

Both my Writing F&SF Stories and Advanced workshops offer students a chance to critique and be critiqued. To my mind, the latter is actually more useful, because being forced to articulate one’s position on an aspect of writing can be enlightening and instructive. With that in mind, here’s some best practices for such workshops.
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Looking for a Little Help

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Cat

One of the things I’ve realized is that I need to outsource a few things coming up. I’m hoping to find someone interested in swapping either time in my classes or else editing in exchange for their expertise. (Or I can pay you in recently decluttered books. 😉
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Editing 101 This Sunday

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Cat

I’ve still got slots in the Editing 101 class taught online this Sunday.This class, a shortened version of the three session class, targets editing both other people’s works as well as your own. Students have found that learning to trust their editing skills has made them more productive when producing early drafts. Topics include how to edit at both the sentence and story/book level, working well with writers, theory of ToCs, electronic publishing, copyright, and making a living as an editor.

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Online Classes: Buy 2 Get 1 Free Class Offer Ends at Midnight

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Cat

Consider this a reminder that you’ve got two more days to take advantage of this end of the year offer:

  • Sign up for two single-session classes ($99 each, $89 each for former students) and get a third one free.

OR

  • Sign up for the Writing F&SF Short Stories class or Advanced Story Workshop ($199) and get a single-session workshop free.

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Five (More) Gifts for Speculative Fiction Writers

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Cat

A couple of days, I blogged with five gifts for speculative fiction writers. Here’s an additional five, which you can get in time for the holidays still.
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Sign Up Now For a Free Session of Building an Online Presence for Writers

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Cat

On Friday, December 6, at 10 AM PST, I’ll be running a special one hour session of the Building an Online Presence for Writers class that will be broadcast on G+ as well. It’s free, but you do need to … Continue reading →

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