by Penny Freeman | Jan 29, 2014 | Editor's Notes, Writing
BY MCKENNA GARDNER I quit! Sometimes that’s all we want to say when the going gets rough. And rougher than rough. Really, who would it hurt? And who needs it anyway? Just toss your computer in the trash, wipe your hands of all the insanity, and go binge on a dozen...
by Penny Freeman | Jan 28, 2014 | Writing
BY SHAUNTEL SIMPER Tell us about you, Candace! How did you get started in this writing business? Hi there! I think I’m pretty funny. I love humor and wit. If you made me laugh, I’ll keep you forever. I love, and I mean LOVE anything Geek-worthy. I go to extremes...
by Penny Freeman | Jan 24, 2014 | Featured Friday, Writing
THE COMING OF THE SECOND STORM BY R. A. SMITH I cheerfully volunteered to do the Featured Friday this week, in the knowledge that the day is a very important one for me, especially in my X-history (or X-story, if some of you prefer). For today is the day that Book...
by Penny Freeman | Jan 23, 2014 | Editor's Notes, Writing
BY LAURISA REYES Not long ago, I was interviewed by two high-school students for a class project. Their assignment was to interview an author, since that is what they plan to be when they get older. They asked me lots of great questions, but one in particular stuck in...
by Penny Freeman | Jan 19, 2014 | Editor's Notes
BY FARIDA MIRZA CONTENT AND LINE EDITING AND PROOFREADING As an English teacher correcting student essays, I was content editing, line editing and proofreading without being aware of the differences in the three processes. Equipped with a pen or pencil, I was...
