by Penny Freeman | May 13, 2013 | Editor's Notes, Writing
As a writer, you will counter criticism often—from your editors and from your audience. While criticism can be a bitter pill to swallow, it can be a wonderful tool. Through all the good and bad reviews, the most important thing to remember is that to be a good writer,...
by Penny Freeman | May 9, 2013 | Publisher's Desk, The Citadel, Writing
True confession: not so long ago, I had a discussion with a promising young author about his current work in progress which is rather brilliant but needs refinement. Basically, he needs to spend more time honing his craft. I said, “Finish it up and submit it. I’d love...
by Penny Freeman | May 9, 2013 | Featured Friday
Getting through that critical first draft. It’s so thrilling, this author world I have entered. Vivatera has only been out for a few weeks and I have already had opportunities to meet many fun people, a lot of them writers, just like me. Some have asked how I had time...
by Penny Freeman | May 8, 2013 | Inside Marketing
I can just hear the moans: “It’s Marketing Wednesday, and here comes Scott again! “ Yeah, yeah! Pipe down, the lotta yuz! This week has been an interesting one in Marketing. First, we interviewed and extended an invitation (read: baited the trap) for a new Marketing...
by Penny Freeman | May 6, 2013 | Editor's Notes
Theory: The best motivation I know comes from other writers. I am a walking proof that is true. A million (thousand, several) years ago, I had a dream to be an author. So my very awesome friends gave me a special birthday gift one year: a dictionary, a thesaurus, and...
