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Stephen L. Brayton's Blog – February 2011 Archive (3)

A Salute to Editors, Part 1

This week, I present part one of an interview I did with Kat Thompson, former senior editor at Echelon Press. Although since she first sent me the email leting me know Echelon had accepted two of my novels for publication, and since she graciously agreed to an interview, she has stepped back from major editing duties. However, as a guide and advisor, she possesses skills and talents from which all writers may benefit.



1. Who is Kat Thompson? Tell me a little about yourself. What one… Continue

Added by Stephen L. Brayton on February 28, 2011 at 1:47pm — No Comments

The Name's the Game

One of the many common questions people ask authors is, “Where do you get your ideas from?” Actually, the correct question should be, “From where do you get your ideas?”



Anyway, many authors will answer, “From everyday life.” Just walking around looking at things and people and listening to news stories. At the Killer Nashville writers' conference last August, guest Jeffrey Deaver told how he came up with the idea for The Burning Wire. He had an electrician over one day who did some… Continue

Added by Stephen L. Brayton on February 18, 2011 at 8:09am — No Comments

Anticipation

The waiting is the hardest part. Every day you see one more card. You take it on faith, you take it to the heart. The waiting is the hardest part. - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers



Anticipation, anticipation is making me late, is keeping me waiting. - Carly Simon



Yes, the above two references speak of intimate times with a lover yet to arrive, but I haven't been able to get those two songs out of my head for the last couple of weeks. Because finally, finally,… Continue

Added by Stephen L. Brayton on February 11, 2011 at 12:56pm — No Comments

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