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"I am a lifelong learner who thoroughly enjoys reading everything I can get my hands on," says sci-fi author George Brad Million. "I have discovered a love for poetry that has been developing in me for several years; the power of prose in poetic form is something I am thankful for daily."

Welcome, Brad. Why are you drawn to the world of indie publishing?

I am inspired by the ability of authors to circumvent the status quo of the publishing world. To be unconcerned with rules on creative expression is ... Read more

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Ah, self-doubt.

It's like that "friend" we all have—we'll call him Jason—who is a nice enough guy, but then turns around and stabs you in the back just because you couldn't be the best man at his wedding even though he only gave you two days' notice but even after all these years still hasn't let it go, not that I'm bitter or anything.

Hoo boy. Er, where was I?

Oh yes, self-doubt.

Brace yourself, because I'm going to say something controversial ... Read more

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Today, we meet N.E. White, a fantasy and science fiction author who, according to her blog, is also a lover of books, bike rides, and bats.

What will you find when you visit her blog? "Stuff," Nila tells us. "Mostly just my fiction, updates on my progress writing said fiction, and maybe an errant post or two about life."

It's also packed with writing tips and information on some of the fantasy and sci-fi anthologies Nila has helped put together over the years.

"But be warned," she says ... Read more

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You may have heard of the active and passive voices in writing.

You may have also heard the passive voice is never to be used. Is that true? Let's find out.

To refresh your memory, here's the difference between the two voices ... Read more

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When Zuzana Velmovska encountered a difficult chapter in her life, she spent years searching for something that would bring meaning to her days.

"More than one person suggested I try writing," she says. "That maybe, just maybe, it could help me heal."

She decided to give it a try. She started a blog called Heal me Today, which she says is "a space I created to honor the healing of the soul."

It worked. Now, this writer and mother of one from Slovakia wants to ... Read more

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Ah, NaNoWriMo (real name National Novel Writing Month), the annual challenge where participants write 50,000 words during the month of November. If you're a writer, there's a good chance you've heard of it. Maybe you've even participated.

Well, it's gone. Done with. Belly up. Cooked, like the Thanksgiving turkey you missed out on every year because you were locked in your room, trying to write 50,000 words.

At its peak, the month-long event boasted over 400,000 participants and a ... Read more