Talking today about XKCD and watching creator's work evolve - how it's akin to a writer producing a million words to refine voice. Also dealing with fragmented days, catching up wordcount, Sorcerous Moons being translated into French, and the delights of nail polish.

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A morning conversation with a career-author friend has me thinking and talking about agents, agencies, and how to choose what's best for you. Introducing my restaurant-analogy of literary agencies. Also random mentions of bobcats, Neil Gaiman and how writing novels is like laying bricks in a road.

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Talking today about why it's good to stop writing while the flow is going well - why that honors the subconscious creative self. Also dreaming about the book, picking titles, and progress on Sorcerous Moons #5.

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Talking today about time management - is it true that "the more you do, the more you can do? - and also why authors might need to let go of that one book and move on to another. 

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Friday thoughts on owning your writing process and optimizing the conditions for consistent creative flow. Also musings on left brain and right brain, knowing yourself, and why we face the same problems over and over. The book I mention is My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor 
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/142292.My_Stroke_of_Insight

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Touching back to yesterday's discussion of dealing with agents, how publishing is a small community - and how your agent might listen to your podcast when you complain about her! But all is good, and a shout-out to Sarah Younger of Nancy Yost Literary Agency for being awesome in all ways. The other agent mentioned is Joanna Volpe.

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Talking today about dealing with agents and editors, changing agents, querying agents - and how no one will ever love your work as much as you do, or will care about your business as much. So I have advice on standing your ground and advocating for yourself and your work. Also thoughts on getting into story headspace, ramping up wordcount, and asking for title suggestions for Sorcerous Moons #5.

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A bit of a departure today as I talk about intermittent fasting and health stuff, but then I talked about the release of WARRIOR OF THE WORLD, some upcoming bonus content and secret, exclusive stuff. I also touch on the three qualities you need to be a successful traditionally published author, and dealing with fire-drills from editors.

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I'm back at it today, musing on vacation, taking time off, and learning to listen to your subconscious voice on whether to work or relax.

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Quick update today for honesty in the "writing every day" thing - and musings on being hybrid, traditional vs. self-publishing, and holidays. 

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