Schlock Mercenary’s version of Hemingway’s Rule #1

If you're a Sci Fi fan and don't follow Howard Tayler and his web comic, Schlock Mercenary, you're missing out on good writing, good stories, and Schlock himself. Schlock Mercenary Website  

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Hemingway’s Rules

Hemingway died in 1961. Nearly fifty years ago. His work is still required in most colleges and high schools. I hated his work when I first read The Old Man and the Sea. Don’t remember when I was forced to read it. Then I grew up and read more and realized…

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Blog Dogs

These are the hounds that hang out with us. This is Luna. She's our Primary Dog. Responsibilities include eating, sleeping, and barking at the UPS guy. She was a rescue dog who'd been at the Humane Society ten months. We adopted her when she was just over a year old.…

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Writing and Critique Groups

It’s hard to get honest feedback. But it’s important. I fall in love with my characters. I know what drives them, what they fear, what they want, and even their favorite ice cream. How much do readers need to know? What’s critical to the story? What’s boring? If only we…

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