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Practical Meerkat Returns: My First Time, Redux
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Posted on October 24, 2012 by Laura Anne Gilman

by Laura Anne Gilman The base idea of Practical Meerkat is, and always has been “learn from my mistakes so you can make better ones.”  And normally I’d be giving you examples from that exploded-career-landmine past.  But this time I’m … Continue reading →

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Practical Meerkat Returns: Are You On the Prowl?

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Laura Anne Gilman

by Laura Anne Gilman In previous posts, I’ve talked about the fine art of business-shmoozing particular to conventions, especially when it ties into the predilection of many publishing people to gather in hotel bars.  We’ve discussed the fine art of … Continue reading →

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Practical Meerkat Returns: The Panic at the End of the Tunnel

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Laura Anne Gilman

by Laura Anne Yesterday, my fourth PSI novel, DRAGON JUSTICE, started hitting the shelves, and wending its way into readers’ hands.  At the same time, I sent off the revised and polished file for HEART OF BRIAR (aka Portals #1).  … Continue reading →

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Writing Expertise, aka Practical Meerkat’s 52 Bits of Useful Info for Young (and Old) Writers

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Linda Nagata

By Linda Nagata (cross-posted from Hahví.net) Like most writers, it took me a long time and a lot of rejections before my first novel sold. This was a good thing. I am so very, very glad that the first book … Continue reading →

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Practical Meerkat’s 52 Bits of Useful Info for Young (and Old) Writers, week 51

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Laura Anne Gilman

by Laura Anne Gilman Writers, as a rule, are a solitary breed.  When we have a story in our head – no matter if we’re the talk-it-out type or the sort to hoard it until it’s ready to be shared … Continue reading →

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Practical Meerkat’s 52 Bits of Useful Info for Young (and Old) Writers, week 50

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Laura Anne Gilman

by Laura Anne Gilman One of the ways that you can make a living as a writer is by writing.  A lot.  And by a lot I mean writing two (or even three) books a year, be it under your … Continue reading →

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Practical Meerkat’s 52 Bits of Useful Info for Young (and Old) Writers, week 48

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Laura Anne Gilman

by Laura Anne Gilman We’re going to make this one short and bittersweet. There are things that are popular, trendy.  You hear people – writers, agents, editors – talking about them all the time.  “This is what’s hot.  This is … Continue reading →

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