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That Special Spark

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Will readers catch your passion?

For all I’ve ranted about the importance of tight, accurate writing, each summer I get a powerful reminder that there’s a lot more to art than mere precision.

The last weekend of July, I enjoy the traditional jazz festival in Evergreen, Colorado. Just as novels fall into many sub-genres (how many categories of romances are there?), traditional jazz … Continue reading →

Your Last Publication

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Don’t save your best for later.

A few months back, I asked key people for suggestions of someone to write on an upcoming topic. One jumped at the opportunity to write it himself.

A few weeks later, he approached me with another piece.

I hesitated to place it in the same issue, but it fit perfectly. Both articles were right on target: … Continue reading →