grin and bare it
A blog by Matthew Dicks
Tortured soul. Thankfully not me.
I have never been forced to endure this kind of angst in the process of editing my books. It makes writing look yucky. But I give her credit. Amusing and well-done video.
Read MoreBroken eggs are always funny
I went to Kidcity Children’s Museum with my wife and daughter this weekend. It’s a giant indoor play area for kids, with rooms designed around specific themes like a sailing ship, an undersea world, and…
Read MoreA war of words inside my head
Another gem from Nathan Bransford in regards to responding to a manuscript critique: “If you find yourself getting mad it’s probably because your editor/critique partner is right.” Thankfully, the editorial process for my first two…
Read MoreAvailable for pre-order
Amazon is now listing Unexpectedly, Milo, my second novel, which will be released on August 3 next year. This release date was actually news to me, but I assume the good people at Amazon have…
Read MorePotato chips, dead people and armed barbers
Chicken Shack, the working title of the book I am writing, features a combination funeral home and fried chicken restaurant. The idea came to me while driving through my hometown of Blackstone, Massachusetts, with my…
Read MoreOverconfidence
Last month, Nathan Bransford wrote a post centering on five lessons he learned about writing from watching reality television. It’s an amusing and insightful piece, and I thought his first lesson was the most pertinent:…
Read MoreResolution update: November 2009
In January of this year, I established a list of twelve New Year’s resolutions. At the end of each month, I report on my progress to hold myself accountable. 1. Finish my second novel before…
Read MoreYou can put lipstick on a pig…
A couple of years ago, I wrote about my distrust of flowery, ostentatious names and any name that attempts to make something sound more cosmopolitan or international than it actually is. At the time, my…
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