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    Recommended Short Stories from my Reading List – Jan 2026
    One of my projects this year is to reconnect with the current state of the short story.  Because I’m interested in the form, I read a lot of short stories, but I’ve been doing it in a haphazard way.  But because another of this year’s goals is to submit more stories, I want to make … Continue reading "Recommended Short Stories from my Reading List – Jan 2026"
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    Polish & Submit Sprint
    Showing your writing to people is nerve-wracking. It’s easy to put it off and find yourself saying: If that has been you, now’s your moment. I have 9 open spaces in the upcoming Critique Week, where you can submit a story of up to 7000 words and get constructive feedback from me and three other … Continue reading "Polish & Submit Sprint"
  • Something’s Coming
    I’m working on something new, for one very specific (and very satisfying) purpose: To help you prepare ONE short story to submit to the StoryADay Critique Week. Not “someday.” Not “when I have time.” Not “once I fix everything in my life first.” One story. Two weeks. A clear finish line. With witnesses. This is … Continue reading "Something’s Coming"
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    Improve Your Writing The Steady, Boring Way
    I don’t care what they say: January is a wonderful time of year, here in southeast of Pennsylvania. As I type, I’m  looking out on falling snow which is muffling the world, and giving me the perfect excuse to cancel the appointment I had today and instead stay inside and read.  The hustle-and-bustle of the … Continue reading "Improve Your Writing The Steady, Boring Way"

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