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With companies like Google stepping in to track illicit activities, do tech giants have a better grasp on the issues than our government? And should that terrify us? Bianca Bosker, Christopher Dawson, Joe Hill, Kmele Foster, Dr. Robert Epstein and Pete Pachal discuss.
Blair Butler hits the Comic-Con 2011 show floor for details from IDW's Walt Simonson on his Thor author's book, Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez on 'Locke & Key' and from 'Game of Thrones' author George R.R. Martin on his multiple projects.
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I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night, alive as you or me
Said I "but Joe, you're ten years dead,"
"I never died," said he....
In many respects, these words are true: Joe Hill, laborer, union organizer and songwriter, never died. Nevertheless, it was not ten, but rather 90 years ago today that a Utah firing squad ended Hill's mortal journey and set his spirit free. He had been convicted of the murder of a grocer who'd been killed the same night that Hill was shot by a man who thought Hill had insulted his wife. Without a motive, weapon, positive eyewitnesses, or evidence tying Hill to the scene of the murder, he was convicted of the crime and sentenced to death. Despite appeals from President Woodrow Wilson, AFL President Samuel Gompers, and the Swedish minister to the United States, the Utah Supreme Court refused to overturn the sentence.
Observing his last wish that he not be left in Utah, his body was taken to Chicago where, after a large funeral it was cremated. His ashes were then placed in envelopes and sent to every state in the Union (except for Utah) as well as countries around the world where they were scattered.
Just as his ashes encompassed the world, the song about him (thanks in large part to Joan Baez) has spread and inspired millions over the years, in concert halls, at festivals, marches, rallies, and most recently at demonstrations in Crawford and Washington DC.
Given his instructions against mourning, I don't know that he'd want any kind of commemoration at this time, so here is a poem that he wrote on the night before his execution. Rather than in dedication to his life, it is offered more in testament to the many -- a list that now includes Casey Sheehan -- whose deaths, while senseless and unnecessary, serve to remind us that the the forces of repression can only extinguish life, but not the spirit's ability to motivate and inspire.
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My will is easy to decide,
For there is nothing to divide.
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I feel you pain, I wound up jumping in the car, picking up a buddy for a road trip. A thermos of coffee and 250km later I managed to loose the clouds in a mountain pass and get this shot. Not quite the low moon rising between a couple of mountains with reflections in a calm lake that I had hoped for... ah well there's always the full moon in June, perigee and the full moon are only one day apart.Happy shooting,Howard
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This is a prologue to the next chapter of the ABBY story! A huuuuuuuge thanks for Celx-Requin for putting this together.
I inked the drawings so they look a bit better, but since this was done around February/March the inking style is different. If you've seen recent drawings you can tell.
Anyway Celx was VERY busy and I sat back and worked on other projects. Check out his new comic THE SUGARCLAWS! You'll love it. Show him some love people!
This is the intro to the next chapter: CHANCE AND INEPTITUDE.
Anyway I hope you all like it, again it's a short prologue and another look at Abby.
...I have no clue when the next one will be out. ^_^'
As I said on your previous video, spectacular. The chaos of the imagery really helps to show the inner struggle of the character and develop her personality and, once again, the writing is beautiful.
Please release the next part soon.
The next part will hopefully be up around nov/dec. Life happens and what not.
I love the story, and the artwork reminds me of my style a bit even.
I would love to see more like this someday, keep up the good work!
i love to draw those kind of things too. but you`re crazier...more like..em...picasso?uh
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What a great story
I am so glad that you decided to make another submission. While you could still work with animation, this is just great to look at. The best part is that you manage the main character quite sympathetic, especially for a vampire. I recall the previous submission and realize this is in the same story. The music is fantastic as it gives a feel of elegance and darkness. This main character has the reasons for what she does.
It seems like it would be impossible to justify the atrocities that a vampire does. You feel sorry not just for the child but for her as well when the child's neck snaps. It just goes to show how much story you can put in with non-moving pictures. I noticed that "Scene Select" doesn't seem to do anything. You probably shouldn't use the Halloween logo when it's not Halloween.


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Efficient tree methods for pricing digital barrier options
AbstractWe propose an efficient lattice procedure which permits to obtain European and American option prices under the Black and Scholes model for digital options with barrier features. Numerical results show the accuracy of the proposed method.
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- Robert C. Merton, 1973. "Theory of Rational Option Pricing," Bell Journal of Economics, The RAND Corporation, vol. 4(1), pages 141-183, Spring.
- Francine Diener & MARC Diener, 2004. "Asymptotics of the price oscillations of a European call option in a tree model," Mathematical Finance, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 14(2), pages 271-293.
- Black, Fischer & Scholes, Myron S, 1973. "The Pricing of Options and Corporate Liabilities," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 81(3), pages 637-54, May-June.
- Cox, John C. & Ross, Stephen A. & Rubinstein, Mark, 1979. "Option pricing: A simplified approach," Journal of Financial Economics, Elsevier, vol. 7(3), pages 229-263, September.
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Posted by Heather McCollum Feb 18 2014, 1:01 am in craft, kids, perseverance, productivity, snow days, strategy, writer's advice, writing, writing tips
How do you write in the snow? Bundle up and wrap your computer in plastic.
I am almost to the point of doing just that in order to get in my words for the day. You see – I have three kids and I live where we rarely have snow and ice. So a few inches without sand trucks and plows paralyzes my town, and we've just had four inches with more coming down.
The first snow day is a blast! Kids jump around like the dog chasing its tail, just for the sheer joy of seeing those fat, white flakes. Dreams of snowmen, sledding and hot coco even make my heart race. I drag out the gear, realize none of it fits anymore, and use my still exuberant mind to rig up alternatives to keep my kids somewhat warm and dry. They head out and I cup my warm mug of chai latte with a smile. Yay! A snow day!
Five minutes later, the 7yo stomps in crying because 13yo brother threw snow in her face and it's running down her neck. I de-ice her, yell a warning to my son and send her back out into the pristine white. I sit down to write with the soft flakes falling outside my window. Ah… peace.
Fifteen-year-old daughter runs downstairs. "Five girls are coming over in half an hour to watch a movie. Don't worry they'll bring their own food." She smiles like that solves everything. I nod and turn back to the computer to type my second word of the day.
Thirteen-year-old son runs in, tracking clumps of snow through the foyer. "Can Nathan come over?" He has somehow heard about the girls coming and needs to make certain life is fair.
Seven-year-old daughter runs in needing a carrot, coal (who has coal?) and licorice for a smile (my licorice is with my coal). I improvise with a small bell pepper, broken candy cane, and two black Legos I found in the couch last night. She runs back out, and I sit down to write. I re-read the first two words of the day and type two more.
The girls show up in a babble of teen talk and laughter. I pop corn and make hot coco, because somehow a Super Mom cape sprouted from my shoulders. I warm my chai latte, re-read my four words and finish the sentence. The 7yo runs in covered with snow. I help her change, throw wet clothes in the dryer and make her some hot coco (dang Super Mom cape). She calls a friend and suddenly I count ten kids in my house.
I check e-mail, make it half-way through a response, and jump up to referee a squabble between my 7yo and 13yo. I step in a melting puddle of slush and must change socks, sending me upstairs. I realize my laundry has become a ten-foot high mountain of wet clothes and towels. I start laundry and return to my WIP, no my e-mail, oh shoot, I have to write a blog post for the Ruby Slippered Sisterhood site!
"Mom! Can you bring me an apple juice so I can make a snow cone outside?" yells the 7yo as she and her friend shrug back into their still wet snow pants. I zip them both up, but tell my daughter to find her own apple juice. After all, I have a blog post to write now! I sit down and type the first sentence.
15yo – "Mom, how do I work the popcorn machine? We need more." "Can we make brownies?"
13yo – "Mom, can Nathan spend the night?" "Do we have anymore gloves? I lost one."
7yo – "Mom, I can't open the apple juice!" "Mom? Just making sure you're still there."
"Will this snow day ever end?!" 43yo mom who's Super Mom cape is now limp and tattered by 12:35 PM.
A roar of glee rises from the family room. "It's snowing again! And they've already called off school tomorrow!"
Sigh…another snow day.
With the winter of 2014 creating lots of snow days, those parents working at home need to figure out creative ways to get their work done. Here are a few tips for writers I've learned over this snow week.
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You can also update your web site, tweet, and Facebook in quick bursts of productivity. Even editing can be done between interruptions easier than writing fresh words.
What are your tips for keeping up your word count during snow days?
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Posted by Dani Wade Dec 5 2013, 1:40 am in Dani Wade, motivation, perseverance, writer's advice, writer's life, writing tips
I've shared this post with y'all last year, but it can't hurt to hear it again. If you're like me, you struggle to sit down with your work in progress during the busy, busy holiday season. So I thought it would be fun to share some coping strategies once more. I've added my 2 cents worth for 2013 near the end. :) Happy Holidays, everyone!
It's December, and we are currently knee deep into the annual holiday season. As women, we are usually the ones responsible for the planning and plotting that goes into holidays, even if they aren't being held at our house. The same is true for me—I do the planning, my hubby does the inviting (usually without telling me until the last minute). We end up with a house full of family and friends who eat, talk, laugh, and play games all Christmas day. That's after a month full of other parties, family celebrations, gift buying, etc. Something I enjoy with a heart full of gratitude.
But all this partying makes it tough to get any writing done. The list of things to do can extend to infinity sometimes (or at least feel like it). All this extra party planning can really cramp my writing style. I'm sure even you non-writers find time short during this busy season. So what's an author to do?
Here are a few tips:
1. Up your word count on the days you CAN write.
I know this sounds like it will take even more time, but when you do get uninterrupted writing time, do your best to up the amount of your goal. My usual goal for weekdays is 750 words, but for December I'm aiming for 1250. This way, I can manage a few days off during the month without guilt or getting really behind. So push yourself to do more, and enjoy your reward later.
2. Take it One Small Step at a Time
It can be overwhelming to sit down and face a 1000 word goal, but how about 250 words? Oftentimes, I don't write my whole goal in one sitting. I can't, because I have very few uninterrupted chunks of time in my day. So here's how I approach it: During my morning break at work, I plot out the scenes I'm going to work on that day. Then on my lunch break (30 minutes) I type on the Alphasmart. I also have 1 hour set aside for writing directly after dinner. I try to keep that sacred (doesn't always work, but I try).
Then thirty minutes while the kids do homework or clean their rooms or 30 minutes while the hubby watches a television show. Just 30 more minute before bedtime, then I can sleep. You'd be surprised how much easier it is to tackle any large project in smaller steps.
3. Be Prepared
For plotters, this is much easier. But it is also doable for pantsters too. Before putting down your pen for the day, take a few moments to write out the first few sentences of your next scene. Make sure your notes on the coming pages are complete and you have a decent map for where you are heading. This will make jumping into the next session much easier (no staring at a blank page wondering what the heck you were thinking to have them break into the warehouse so soon…) and your writing will flow more quickly from the start.
I find a To Do list essential for big projects and my writing is no different. This way, I can see how much time I have, then jump into whatever task I have time for, without worrying I'll forget what else needs to be done.
4. Utilize the Buddy System
Find a writing friend who needs to accomplish as much as you do at this time. Vow to keep each other accountable. Daily emails require you to send in those totals, even if the sum is 0 (and embarrassing enough to force your hands to the keyboard). Set up times for write ins (getting together for the sole purpose of writing—bookstores are great for this).
And don't forget a reward. Plan an outing to get your nails painted or a massage when all the hard work is done. A night out to dinner with some girlfriends. Or form an accountability group where everyone pitches in $10, and the top three performers during the holiday season get to split the pot for After Christmas shopping! This will give you a tangible reward, other than the relief you'll feel when you see all those words on the page.
Addition: New Thing I Learned in 2013
One of my goals in 2013 was to learn to enjoy life in the midst of chaos. I have a full time day job, write at least part time, have 2 kids and a very supportive husband. I felt like I worked from the moment I forced myself to roll out of bed in the morning. About halfway through the year, I realized I wasn't really LIVING. So I've tried different approaches to try to remedy this. Here's 1 for the holidays: Don't feel guilty when you aren't writing. I know it sounds counterproductive, but guilt is only going to bog down your writing, not help it in any way. When you are at a party, or chillin' with your family, enjoy it. Don't spend it feeling bad about what you're not accomplishing. Oddly enough, when you get back to the page, you'll be MORE refreshed and productive without all that negative emotion hanging around. So there's my 2 cents worth for this year!
My hope is that you'll be able to be as productive as I hope to be this holiday season. We're all busy. I know that. But you can still manage something (this is me giving ME a pep talk here). So tell me your best advice for getting writing (and other holiday tasks) done during this busy time. (because I need all the help I can get!)
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Posted by Anne Marie Becker Oct 21 2013, 12:01 am in business of writing, debut, learning curve, new release, perseverance
I'm thrilled to be hosting today's guest blog by debut author Arlene Hittle. Not only is she a long time commenter on the Ruby blog, but she's a good friend and great company when we're out writing at the local coffee shop. She's also an amazing example of perseverance and dedication…
The last time I guest blogged with the Rubies, I'd just been named a 2011 Golden Heart® finalist, and we chatted about the Power of the Average Joe. I still believe in the appeal of Joe Schmoe, so it's rather funny that the hero of my debut novel, DIVA IN THE DUGOUT, is a jock.
But I'm not here to pimp my book (much, anyway). ;) We're all writers here, so we dish about writing techniques and the road to publication.
DIVA's road to publication began the day I got the coveted Golden phone call—or shortly thereafter. When BEAUTY AND THE BALLPLAYER finaled, it was one of two stories I'd entered. Being the practical sort who went into journalism to make money writing while I tried to break into fiction, I decided that if it was going to be the successful story, I'd darn well better have another two or three baseball books to go with it.
Backlist is everything, right?
So DIVA was born—and titled by Ruby Anne Marie Becker at one of our RWA® chapter's brainstorming meetings, if I remember correctly.
I wrote the story, polished it, pitched it at RWA Nationals in 2012 and it started making the rounds. Rejections trickled in, but mainly the good kind. You know the ones: "We love your voice, love the writing, but …"
At the same time, the popularity of indie publishing was exploding. I believed in my stories enough to start making preparations to go that route myself. I opted to sit out RWA Nationals 2013 in Atlanta to devote the cash I'd have spent to going indie. I hired a web designer to redo my website, signed up for an indie publishing class through Author EMS and began working with cover artist Rogenna Brewer.
Wouldn't you know it, that's when Turquoise Morning Press offered me the contract for DIVA. I got the call (really an email) the Tuesday of Nationals week.
What's that saying? Success happens when you stop chasing it?
Since DIVA wasn't on my indie-pub radar yet, I was okay with that. More than okay. I was—and still am—ecstatic.
Of course, now I'm on parallel paths, working with TMP on DIVA and going it alone for HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, the holiday novella I plan to put out in November. But busy is good.
Here's where that trouble comes in.
As pre-published authors, we're told to hone our craft, tell great stories and, above all else, just keep writing. Excellent advice. The promise of publication, of getting our stories out there in the wild, fuels us through disheartening rejections and encouraging rejections, and through the craziness that is life.
Publication is the all-consuming goal. We want it, and we're willing to sacrifice free time to get it.
What I didn't realize—although I probably should have—is that once you reach that goal, you just get a new set of concerns.
It's a whole new ballgame, so to speak.
Problems with writing GMC, pacing correctly and creating sympathetic characters may still plague your work, but you get all new things to obsess over, too.
On editing: Did the editor get my email? What if she hates EVERYTHING about my story? OMG, what if I have to rewrite the ending? How fast can I turn around the revisions?
Then there's promo: How often do I tweet about my book? How many guest blog posts should I set up? They say you should go where the readers are (and it may not be where other authors are), but where on earth do I find the readers?
And, of course, the big question: How do you keep writing the next book when you're neck deep in trying to sell this one to the masses?
What am I getting at? Writing books and selling them are two very different skill sets.
That, too, shouldn't have come as a surprise. Life is great at throwing us curves. Success depends on our ability to take the pitches as they come. Adapt. Learn. Grow.
Let me ask you, dear Rubies and friends, what is the one thing you wish you'd known before the sale?
In case you're curious, here's the blurb for DIVA IN THE DUGOUT:
Arizona Condors shortstop Dave Reynolds faces the toughest test yet: fatherhood.
After a successful stint in drug rehab, Dave is still trying to outrun his bad boy reputation. When the team's new owners tell him to shape up or be fired at season's end, he vows to change. He doesn't count on fatherhood playing a part in his transformation.
Melinda Cline makes a rash decision: take solace in the arms of a sexy-as-sin ballplayer whose name she insists she doesn't want to know. Big mistake. Now a single mom to a four-year-old, Mel strives to live as quietly and cleanly as possible. But fate intervenes and she comes face to face with the man who insists on being included in their daughter's life. The attraction between them is still strong, but it may not survive Dave's reputation or his attempts to do the right thing.
Can the Condors' bad boy step up to the plate and knock out a home run for fatherhood? And if he does, will his daughter's mamma be ready?
Find DIVA IN THE DUGOUT at Turquoise Morning Press, Smashwords, All Romance Ebooks, Amazon. Smashwords will begin distributing to BN, Kobo, iTunes and other e-tailers within the week, I'm told.
Arlene Hittle is a Midwestern transplant who now makes her home in northern Arizona. She suffers from the well-documented Hittle family curse of being a Cubs fan but will root for the Diamondbacks until they run up against the Cubs. Longtime friends are amazed she writes books with sports in them, since she's about as coordinated as a newborn giraffe and used to say marching band required more exertion than golf. Find her at arlenehittle.com, on Twitter or on Facebook.
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Posted by Vanessa Barneveld Apr 12 2013, 12:01 am in perseverance, writer's journey, writer's life
Are you, like me, sitting by the telephone waiting for that special editor to woo you with a three-book deal? Wondering if your ears are burning not because you have a medical condition but because an entire acquisitions committee is discussing your stellar publishing future? Four of my manuscripts have done the rounds of New York, so I know it's hard not to obsess over that life-changing Call. I find a watched pot never boils, and similarly, a watched phone does not ring. (Actually, my phone did once ring when I happened to be staring at it, but the caller was a telemarketer asking if I was happy with my mobile service.) So how do you cope with submission obsession? The key is to keep busy. I know a few tricks to help you productively pass the time while you're on Call waiting.
Plot your next book (and, hey, write it, too) – This trick is self-explanatory, but so important because plotting, researching and writing a new manuscript keeps you very busy. Not only that, you learn from every book you write. And the more books you write, the more chances you have of selling.
Write short stories – A friend once told me the best way to keep your skills sharp is to write short stories because it teaches you to right tight. Short stories are…um, short. So if you're between books, this is the perfect time to develop a short story. You could submit to the magazine market, or self-publish an anthology by yourself or with a band of authors.
Figure out your place in the cyber world and build your brand – A web presence is essential these days. Agents, publishers, readers – they all want to find you online in some capacity. Do you want a website? Can you keep up a regular blog? Gather a Twitter following? Choose an option that will best suit your personality, available time, and financial position.
Get organised – Tidy up your workspace. Get your files in order. Stock up on stationery. Draw up a submissions spreadsheet. Ask yourself if your method of writing is really working for you. Do you need to try a new M.O. for your next project?
Choices, choices – There's more than one way to get published. Ever looked into going indie? Self-publishing may suit your next book or your current book. Or maybe a book from your past that can be updated and readied for the e-marketplace.
Brush up with a writing course – Need help with characterisation? Plotting? Members of Romance Writers of America can "attend" RWA University. Some classes are free. You can also participate in online/offline chapter courses and short courses offered by community colleges.
Get a new hobby – If you're writing for publication, then consider it your job, not your hobby. Someone smart once said you have to experience life in order to write fiction. Keep yourself refreshed and well rounded by immersing yourself in another activity. One of my favourite new pastimes is baking cakes for friends and colleagues. Cake-eating is making me incredibly well rounded, if you know what I mean. I guess I have to be careful not to let the baking and eating take precedence over writing.
Forgetaboutit! Once my agent sends a book out to editors, I trick myself into forgetting all about it. I have a memory like a sieve, so this is easier for me than it is for most people. One thing you do have to remember is that the book is out of your hands now. You've worked hard to make it shiny and marketable and the best it can be. Let your work speak for itself. In the meantime, see trick number one – plot and write your next book!
This song is dedicated to all of you patient authors out there waiting for the call — Call Me by Blondie.
How do you cope with being on submission? If you're a published author, how do you pass the time when you're waiting for word from your editor or agent?
My infamous "low cake." I'm working on improvements while I wait for The Call.
Chocolate Frangelico brownies
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Posted by Anne Marie Becker Mar 13 2013, 12:01 am in Anne Marie Becker, inspiration, motivation, perseverance
As a suspense author, I enjoy a mind game now and then, and have free rein to use them with my villains and even heroes and heroines. But today, I'm talking about how I use mind games on myself—as a tool to get motivated in my writing.
The "I Don't Wanna" Complex
Hey, look! It's already Wednesday. Hump day. The day of the week when I assess how the week is going. Have I encountered challenges that kept me from writing? Are these challenges in my head or external? If they're in my head, how do I hope to overcome them to turn my week around and make it productive? Or, if I have been productive, how do I keep that momentum going instead of giving in to the temptation to relax and take a break (which frequently leads to difficulty getting back into the writing routine later)?
With spring around the corner, I find myself staring out the window more often, wanting to play instead of work. And I find it easier to say, "I can make up this gap in my word count goal later tonight, after the kids are in bed"… When I'm frequently too tired to write and then tell myself, I'll do it tomorrow. It's too easy to make excuses to play when I don't feel like working.
Getting Over Myself
So how do I get myself (my procrastination and other road blocks) out of the way and get things DONE?
Mind games.
I hear Gollum's voice saying, "she's tricksy," but I wear the badge with pride because I get things done. Whatever it takes, right?
If I'm stalled out, energy-wise, I give myself permission to use 30 minutes on something non-writing (with the caveat that I will then sit down and produce words). I trick myself into believing I'm giving in to my temptation to play, but it actually leads to work. Here are some methods I employ:
But what about writing? Once my brain is willing (or sometimes when it is still pouting in the corner but I need it to be willing), there are specific things I do to help me get back into the actual writing part of my day.
These are just a few of the mind games I play to make myself believe I'm playing when I'm really getting down to work…we won't even go into the tricks I play on my characters once I'm in the scene and the words start flowing. (*insert maniacal laughter here*)
How about you? Do you have ways you trick yourself into being productive? What mind games do you employ when your brain wants to play instead of work?
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Posted by Dani Wade Dec 11 2012, 1:00 am in Christmas, holiday, motivation, perseverance, time management, writer's life, writing tips
But all this partying makes it tough to get any writing done. The list of things to do can extend to infinity sometimes (or at least feel like it). All this extra party planning can really cramp my writing style. I'm sure even you non-writers find time short during this busy season. So what's an author to do?
Here are a few tips:
1. Up your word count on the days you CAN write.
I know this sounds like it will take even more time, but when you do get uninterrupted writing time, do your best to up the amount of your goal. My usual goal for weekdays is 750 words, but for December I'm aiming for 1250. This way, I can manage a few days off during the month without guilt or getting really behind. So push yourself to do more, and enjoy your reward later.
2. Take it One Small Step at a Time
It can be overwhelming to sit down and face a 1000 word goal, but how about 250 words? Oftentimes, I don't write my whole goal in one sitting. I can't, because I have very few uninterrupted chunks of time in my day. So here's how I approach it: During my morning break at work, I plot out the scenes I'm going to work on that day. Then on my lunch break (30 minutes) I type on the Alphasmart. I also have 1 hour set aside for writing directly after dinner. I try to keep that sacred (doesn't always work, but I try).
Then thirty minutes while the kids do homework or clean their rooms or 30 minutes while the hubby watches a television show. Just 30 more minute before bedtime, then I can sleep. You'd be surprised how much easier it is to tackle any large project in smaller steps.
3. Be Prepared
For plotters, this is much easier. But it is also doable for pantsters too. Before putting down your pen for the day, take a few moments to write out the first few sentences of your next scene. Make sure your notes on the coming pages are complete and you have a decent map for where you are heading. This will make jumping into the next session much easier (no staring at a blank page wondering what the heck you were thinking to have them break into the warehouse so soon…) and your writing will flow more quickly from the start.
I find a To Do list essential for big projects and my writing is no different. This way, I can see how much time I have, then jump into whatever task I have time for, without worrying I'll forget what else needs to be done.
4. Utilize the Buddy System
Find a writing friend who needs to accomplish as much as you do at this time. Vow to keep each other accountable. Daily emails require you to send in those totals, even if the sum is 0 (and embarrassing enough to force your hands to the keyboard). Set up times for write ins (getting together for the sole purpose of writing—bookstores are great for this).
And don't forget a reward. Plan an outing to get your nails painted or a massage when all the hard work is done. A night out to dinner with some girlfriends. Or form an accountability group where everyone pitches in $10, and the top three performers during the holiday season get to split the pot for After Christmas shopping! This will give you a tangible reward, other than the relief you'll feel when you see all those words on the page.
My hope is that you'll be able to be as productive as I hope to be this holiday season. We're all busy. I know that. But you can still manage something (this is me giving ME a pep talk here). So tell me your best advice for getting writing (and other holiday tasks) done during this busy time. (because I need all the help I can get!)
Posted by Anne Marie Becker Sep 19 2012, 12:01 am in inspiration, motivation, perseverance
I don't know about you, but it seems this year has been flying by at a record pace. The change in weather, the return of the kids to school, and the looming end of the year have me re-evaluating what time I have left, and what my goals were waaaay back in January. It's the final countdown, and I'm here to push myself, and you. (You didn't think I was going to do this alone, did you?)
Why a push? A shove is kind of rude. And this isn't a kindly nudge, it's a "wake up, there are only three months left until 2013!" full-on push. NaNoWriMo isn't until November 1st, and the Ruby Winter Writing Festival seems a long way from now, so I say we take charge of our goals NOW. Let's do this. (Do you see me putting my eye-of-the-tiger face on? My pom-poms are waiting beside me, ready to cheer you on, too.)
First, let's set some goals. Goals should be "SMART."
I'll give you my current goals as an example. Specifically, over the next six weeks (I've given myself a November 2nd deadline) I'm planning to write 60,000 words of a new manuscript. (Secretly, I'm hoping to achieve a full, 90,000-word rough draft of a novel, but I'm a little afraid that's not within the realm of "realistic" for me. I'm still pushing for it, though.) I will be able to measure my progress by word count. The goal is attainable and realistic, because I know I've produced 10,000 words (occasionally more) in a week, and my schedule for the next few weeks is dedicated to writing.
Now that I know what I want to achieve, it's time for a plan.
Okay, it's your turn. Don't be shy. Now's the time to make your goals a reality. It'll be 2013 before we know it.
Post your goals below – make them SMART. Word count, page count, or whatever measurement works for you. What's your plan? What are you willing to do to make these goals a reality?
And because I believe rewards are important, I'll be giving away a couple small incentives when we check in six weeks from now, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd. Non-rubies who post their goal(s) in the comments TODAY and who meet their goals by 11/02/12, AND let me know by commenting on the Ruby blog on 11/02, will be eligible to win one of two $10 Amazon gift cards I'll be giving away that day). I expect you to set goals that are going to challenge you. And yes, we're using the honor system, because my faith in the goodness of humanity is still strong… Happy writing!
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Posted by Sara Ramsey Aug 30 2012, 2:00 am in career, perseverance, taking risks, writer's lifer
Two years ago, I left my day job to focus solely on writing (a decision I documented in this Ruby post from October 2010). As the second anniversary closes in, I thought I would share with you how this grand experiment worked out, what I learned, and where I plan to go next.
Spoiler alert: I haven't starved to death yet, so even if it's not all sunshine and rainbows, there's at least a 'happy-for-now' ending to this post
The Grand Experiment
Year One: I finished a book, shopped it to NYC, finaled for a Golden Heart with it, and received a slew of rejections (that took all of Year One, from October 2010 to September 2011).
Year Two: Based on some fancy-schmancy analysis of costs/potential earnings, I pulled the Year One manuscript submission from the remaining houses and self-published it. I edited the first book, completely rewrote my 2009 Golden Heart winning manuscript to be the second book, and released both books in 2012 (Heiress Without a Cause in January as a Nook First pick, and Scotsmen Prefer Blondes in April). I'm almost done with the third book in the series (The Marquess Who Loved Me, coming this fall), and I'm planning for the fourth book in the series and proposals for a new series to launch when this series ends.
But enough about that…let's get to what I learned!
What I Learned
1) Full-time writing may not actually mean full-time writing
As it turns out, I don't write much faster now than I did when I had a day job. However, the time I would have spent at my day job is now spent on a combo of activities that either make me more healthy/satisfied as a person (gym, friends, cooking, walking around the waterfront, Twitter) or relate to my book in some way (marketing, social media, staying caught up on the industry).
2) Taking time to adjust to full-time writing is critical
I expected to hit the ground running when I left the day job. Instead, I spent six months eating, going to the gym, and napping (with some writing in there, but not as much as I expected). Part of it was recovering from the intense burnout I had from my previous job, but a bigger part was that I didn't have a routine and hadn't given myself time to adjust to my new life – so every day I didn't accomplish something made me more depressed. I eventually snapped out of it, but it took a long time. If you're thinking about leaving your day job, I suggest giving yourself time to grieve for your old life (even if you hated it) and build a new life around your writing, rather than expecting that you'll be immediately and optimally productive from the start. And, unlike me, forgive yourself for the days when you just watch 'Say Yes to the Dress' marathons
3) Writing is a small business – and should be managed as such
Most small businesses lose money in their first couple of years of operation. With traditional publishing, you might not 'lose' money since you don't have the same upfront costs as self-publishing – but you're losing an opportunity cost if your manuscript is sitting for 1-2 years while it's on submission and going through the publishing process. Conversely, self-pub can result in a lot of expenses before the book ever comes out, and you need to be realistic with how much you can spend, how much you should spend, and whether your investment has any hope of being earned back. I over-invested in marketing on my first book, and while I've earned it all back, I think there were some marketing efforts where I could have saved money if I'd been more careful early on.
4) Some thoughts on self-publishing
Self-publishing has been awesome for me, but I'm not rabidly pro-selfpub or anti-trad. It should *always* be a business decision, but I firmly believe that there's more to the decision than the money. I happen to love self-pub because I like being in control, I was willing to invest money up front, and I'm earning faster than I would have with a trad deal (important since I'm not earning anything else).
However, my hypothesis is that the most robust careers in the long term will be for authors who have feet in both the trad and self-pub world – traditional for increased print distribution/better opportunities with marketing and reviews, and self-pub for being able to experiment with price, build readership through quick extra releases, and pivot into new genres that a trad publisher might not be willing to buy from you. While I'm happily self-pubbing, I'm also exploring traditional opportunities – and I suspect that in five years I will either have a foot in both worlds, or will no longer be writing for publication.
What Comes Next?
This is the question of the hour. My self-pub endeavor has been as successful as I could have expected, and I believe that with another couple of books out, I could write full-time without dipping into my savings. But I'm not quite there yet, and my business plan says I won't be for at least a year. So, I'm exploring my options and deciding whether to go for broke and give myself another year (riskier than my initial decision to do this, although I still won't starve to death), or pursue my passions for digital publishing and either work for an epublishing startup or start my own consulting firm.
I don't know what the answers are. I knew when I started this that it would be highly unlikely to build an audience in two years that would support me full-time. But I'm pleased with where I am right now and confident that writing full-time (without burning savings to do it) is possible at some point in the not-so-distant future. It's just a matter of how hard I can push myself to write faster (difficult for me), how much I can do to build a bigger readership, and whether I have the stomach for this kind of risk (my heart loves risk, but I'm prone to ulcers, so I may need to factor that into my decision
So that's the two year update! Are any of you considering taking the plunge? If you've already quit your day job, what have you learned since you started writing full time? If you have any questions or comments, I'd love to hear them, and I'll answer everything as candidly as possible in the comments!
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Posted by Vivi Andrews Aug 8 2012, 12:01 am in perseverance
A few months back, a writing friend was trying to make a difficult decision regarding her career – the kind of no-easy-answer decision aspiring authors make every day in pursuit of the dream (who to submit to, to agent or not to agent, indie/traditional… the choices are dizzying and every day there seem to be more of them). In an attempt to help her decide, I asked her what her ultimate goal was – to just get published so she can be over that psychological hurdle? To share her work with readers? To be rich and famous and marry Jason Segel? (Okay, that's my goal…) Her goal? To be Susan Elizabeth Phillips.
That seemed like a pretty kickass goal to me, so to get tips on how to become Susan Elizabeth Phillips, I went to the source. Her website. (The woman can tell a story and her bio is fabulous reading.) She says that she began to write with a friend "completely by accident" while she was a SAHM in 1976. The very first book they wrote was published under a pseudonym in 1983. (Instant success! Right? But let's read on…) Transitioning to writing on her own she did another historical (under her own name this time) and then wrote Glitter Baby (1987), at which point she "had a real career going" but she doesn't say "readers finally knew who [she] was" until It Had to Be You (1994), Heaven, Texas (1995) and Kiss An Angel (1996), AND she didn't hit The Lists of Awesome Sales Velocity until Nobody's Baby But Mine (1997, USA Today) and Dream a Little Dream (1998, NYT). So… 1976 to 1998. Overnight success?
The moral of the story? Not even SEP was SEP overnight. (Though, okay, yes, she was always Susan Elizabeth Phillips because that was her NAME, but you know what I mean.)
Now don't be discouraged! This does not mean if you start writing your first word today that it will be twenty-odd years before you hit the NYT list (if it exists in 20 years… we might all be too busy battling zombies to notice which books are the top sellers for each week). Instant success is awesome and IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU. But if it doesn't, remember that taking time to find your audience puts you in the same camp as Mark Twain and Walt Whitman.
We can have a distorted view of how instantly successful authors are because by the time we hear about most of them, they are Big News. But even the Greats don't find their audiences instantly. They are iconic to us now, but they struggled and built their careers slowly, just like many of us will.
If your first book is a best seller, we will all cheer for you (though we will be green with jealousy as we cheer wildly), but if your first book is a slow starter, or publishers don't know where you fit in the market, or your option book gets un-optioned, or you are sick of getting "good" rejections, or your royalty check is barely enough to buy groceries – just remember, that doesn't make you any less awesome than Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Persevere. Keep running the race. It's a marathon; don't be disappointed if you aren't in first place after the first hundred meters.
**I have the Olympics on the brain. Hence all the talk of hurdles and sprints and marathons.**
Do you have a story of perseverance that inspires you to push on? Who is your favorite author and how long had they been toiling by the time you discovered their awesomeness?
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Posted by Anne Marie Becker Jan 25 2012, 12:01 am in perseverance, Winter Writing Festival
Winter Writing Festival WEEK TWO Check-in
I have the privilege of hosting the second-week check-in. And it is indeed a privilege. I've *met* some awesome new friends and hung out with some *old* ones in the Chat Room. Whether you're producing new words or editing old ones, come join us for some writing sprints. The link to the chat room, as well as the times, are listed at www.rsswwf.com. The energy there has encouraged me to produce some major wordage this past week.
It's also a privilege because I love to see how many writers are hanging tough out there. Those who met their goals in Week One, I applaud you. Good job.
But Week Two… well, the marathon gets tougher as we hit the middle. Did those who didn't meet their goals in the first week give up? Or did they persevere and say "well, it's a new week, I can do it this time." I'd love to hear how you're hanging in there, or, if you're not starting off so well, how we can help you plan to get back on track.
Third, it's a privilege to host today because I get to hand out some fantastic prizes. Here is the list of offerings for Week Two:
Diane Kelly writes romantic mysteries featuring feisty heroines, quirky sidekicks, and sexy leading men, with humor that leaves readers laughing out loud. Diane's manuscript for Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure won the Romance Writers of America's prestigious Golden Heart award. Her manuscripts have received more than two dozen RWA chapter awards as well. Diane's fiction, tax, and humor pieces have appeared in True Love Magazine, Writer's Digest Yearbook, Romance Writers Report, Byline Magazine, and various other publications.
And here's the really good news… if you didn't make your goal this week, there's always next week! Happy writing, everyone. I hope I'll see you in the chat room sometime. Good luck to us all as we embark on Week Three – we can do it!
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WBO junior welterweight titleholder Ruslan Provodnikov makes his return to the ring on June 14 – against whom, however, remains to be seen.
WBO junior welterweight titleholder Ruslan Provodnikov makes his return to the ring on June 14 – against whom, however, remains to be seen.
Vanes Martirosyan says he is ready to move on to a new chapter in his boxing career with a new promotional and training team behind him when he faces Mario Alberto Lozano in the main event of this week's Friday Night Fights on ESPN2.
The recurring theme of the showdown between Miguel Cotto and middleweight champ Sergio Martinez seems to be respect. Both fighters were recently in L.A., the final stop on the press tour for their June 7 fight at Madison Square Garden.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. could face either WBA 160-pound titleholder Gennady Golovkin or ex-175-pound titleholder Jean Pascal in July, according to Bob Arum.
Plans are in the works for Ruslan Provodnikov to defend his WBO junior welterweight belt against lightweight titleholder Antonio DeMarco on June 14, according to the fighters' promoters.
Nonito Donaire Jr. will try to win a world title in his fourth division when he faces IBF featherweight titleholder Simphiwe Vetyeka on May 10 at the Venetian Resort in Macau, China. Former 108-pound and flyweight titleholder Brian Viloria will fight on the undercard.
Mike Alvarado has agreed to fight Juan Manuel Marquez on May 17, probably at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. Now, JMM must sign on the dotted line. It will be Alvarado's welterweight debut.
Top Rank CEO Bob Arum expects his fighter, unbeaten lightweight Terence Crawford, to score "a decisive victory" against WBO titleholder Ricky Burns on March 1 before Burns' partisan fans at Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow, Scotland.
A lightweight bout between MIkey Garcia and Yuriorkis Gamboa is targeted for May 17 at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., Bob Arum said Saturday.
Read on for fans' thoughts and opinions on last weekend's fights, Mikey Garcia, Bob Arum's comments about Guillermo Rigondeaux, Gabriel Rosado, and much more in this week's Friday mailbag. Enjoy!
Sergio Martinez has agreed to defend his RING middleweight title against Miguel Cotto on June 7. Now all that's left is for Cotto to agree as well.
Top Rank CEO Bob Arum publicly criticized Guillermo Rigondeaux again for being boring. Rigondeaux's manager Gary Hyde responded to Arum in a letter obtained by RingTV.com.
Mikey Garcia had hoped for dynamite, but had to settle for dominance as he pounded out a lopsided decision over Juan Carlos Burgos to retain the WBO junior lightweight title on Saturday in New York City. Cuban standout Yuriorkis Gamboa could be next.
Mikey Garcia, who defends his WBO 130-pound title against Juan Carlos Burgos on Saturday, had a banner 2013 but his promoter and trainer think he can have an even better 2014. There is talk of a future dream fight with Manny Pacquiao, but Garcia is focused on the present.
Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer called Manny Pacquiao's proposed charity fight vs. Floyd Mayweather a "desperate" idea from a "desperate" person. "My good friend Floyd is not desperate, but Pacquiao and his promoter are," Schaefer said.
Top Rank CEO Bob Arum said that a deal is close for an April 12 rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Tim Bradley, who beat Pacquiao by disputed split-decision in June of 2012. Arum says the rematch announcement could come on Friday.
Top Rank CEO Bob Arum acknowledged that negotiations are ongoing for a rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Tim Bradley on April 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas but the 82-year-old promoter vehemently dismissed reports that a deal has been reached.
Promoters Don King and Bob Arum praised fellow hall of famer Jose Suliamon, the longtime president of the WBC who passed away on Thursday. "He devoted his life to boxing," Arum said. "I'm deeply grieved," added King. "He was one of my greatest friends in life."
South Africa's Minister of Sport and Recreation praised Floyd Mayweather Jr. with words befitting a monarch during a Wednesday press in Johannesburg. Boxing's pound-for-pound king is currently on a week-long, four-city visit to the African nation.
Mikey Garcia was ringside in Macau, China, as promotional and training stablemate Brandon Rios lost by unanimous decision to welterweight Manny Pacquiao. Later, word reached Top Rank CEO Bob Arum that Garcia had aspirations of one day facing Pacquiao.


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Sweat and Sichuan "Sauces"
... its use of chillies in recipes. Sichuan food is renowned throughout China as the spiciest of any regional cuisine. However, since we all love spicy food, we decided to brave it.
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... over food. So we headed for a small club in the city that the guys all seemed to rave about. I think it had something to do with the 80 cent tequila shots and huge cheap pizza. I avoided the tequila shots like the plague and stuck to safe beer and hit the dance floor amid swarms of locals - it seems they like to party. We ended the day in the early hours of the morning, tired but none the worse for wear. I like it when that ...
... not, the three of us headed to the Forbidden City; so called because it was off limits for 500 years. It was where two former emperors, Ming and Qing spent most of their time. In the past, the price for entering was instant execution whereas now 60Yuan (£6) will do them just fine! Haha
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Germany's Next Top Models?-------
Is the Schwarz-Rot-Gold having a fashion moment? The answer may be yes. Germany's Jil Sander returns to the women's runway this Saturday in Milan. This season's Berlin fashion week was stronger than ever, and German models new and returning ruled the catwalks. There seems to be no stopping Kati Nescher (left, in Stephan Schneider), who stomped her way through a very successful New York season. So did Toni Garrn, a Calvin Klein exclusive lo these many years ago and still working steadily today; she secured the opening spot at Ralph Lauren. If German fashion is on the rise, it's hard to think of a better outlet to celebrate it than Achtung Mode. The magazine's Markus Ebner—who recently weighed in on the Raf/Hedi debate for Style.com—paid tribute to his countrymen and women's designs, modeled by Germans Nescher, Antonia Wesseloh, and new Calvin Klein discovery Thorben Gärtner, in a new story shot by Markus Pritzi on location in Berlin and Paris.
Kati Nescher: Alexander Wang's A Believer-------
Kati Nescher is having a very good season. To start, the 27-year-old German beauty landed Fall campaigns for both Chanel and Nina Ricci. Last week we gave you an early peek at her old Hollywood-esque Tom Ford ad. For her latest coup, she's starring in the Alexander Wang campaign, lensed by David Sims and styled by Karl Templer. Style.com is debuting a behind-the-scenes video of the shoot exclusively here. "Kati is a fresh new talent with big potential," Wang told us. "She's one of the sweetest girls out there right now and was the perfect choice." Sweet or not, Nescher comes off as seriously edgy in the shoot. Other than cheekbones that could cut glass, we'd say her chameleonlike changeability is her strongest asset.
Tom Ford's Lady In Red-------
Tom Ford, designer-turned-director-turned-designer once more, has channeled the Golden Age of Hollywood in his new Fall ad campaign. Model Kati Nescher stars, wearing a scarlet version of the white gown and cape that shot Gwyneth Paltrow to the top of this year's Oscars best-dressed lists. Style.com has an exclusive first look at the campaign, which, like last season's, was lensed by Ford himself.
The Verdict On NYFW: Brunettes Have More Fun-------
If there's one thing we learned about trends in fresh faces during NYFW, it's this: Brunettes are the ones having the most fun (and success) right now. Casting directors have lately been favoring a dark and mysterious, intelligent kind of beauty, à la Kati Nescher, the worldly sophomore season breakout who opened nine shows last week and isn't about to slow down anytime soon. But it looks like Nescher might have some competition across the pond.
Nadja Bender (pictured, below) is the rookie at the top of every model obsessive's watch list. The 21-year-old Danish stunner has plenty of momentum after scoring the coveted first slot at Alexander Wang and Rodarte, and booking other biggies like Altuzarra and Calvin Klein. Other girls on the rise include Marie Piovesan (left), who's already caught the eye of Phoebe Philo as the star of the new Celine campaign (those cheekbones!) and will have a hometown advantage in Paris, and the Proenza Schouler "exclusive" (although she did walk Richard Chai Love earlier in the week) Argentinean catwalker Melissa Stasiuk (pictured, below). With her Patti Smith-esque, raven-colored locks and an editorial in the latest issue of Love shot by Mario Testino, Stasiuk has that edgy look-of-the-moment, which should take her far in Europe. But fashion is forever unpredictable, and many of the best newcomers wait to make their debut in Milan or Paris. So you never know. We wouldn't be surprised to see peroxide blondes stage an uprising these next few weeks.
Pringle's Valley Girls-------
For its first time ever, Pringle of Scotland enlisted David Benjamin Sherry, who has shot for the likes of i-D, Dazed & Confused, and Another Man, to photograph its Spring '12 campaign. Sherry also joined Kati Nescher and Suvi Koponen in front of the lens as one of the models for the menswear campaign. Style.com has exclusive behind-the-scenes footage (above) of the group at work in Switzerland's Verzasca Valley, with Nescher and Koponen striking a pose against the rocks in Alistair Carr's asymmetrical-print knits and layered dresses. Images from the campaign, below.


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All three Maple Ridge fire halls as well as the Pitt Meadows fire department were called to fight a large fire that burned two houses Friday night in the 11400-block of 234A Street.
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