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The solution when you're hopelessly stuck.
How a tagline for spaghetti helped me find a way to move forward in a writing project when I have no idea what to.
John Clarkson
Jan 3, 20253 min read
What Happened to Traditional Publishing?
What Happened to Traditional Publishing? I think most of the people on this mailing list are interested in reading books. So, I thought you might be interested in some inside information on the state of traditional publishing. I have personally experienced the decline in traditional publishing over the years, but I didn’t grasp how bad things are until I read an article by Elle Griffin - No One Buys Books , April 22, 2024. As you might imagine, publishers are not forthcomin
John Clarkson
Oct 9, 20244 min read
Who Doesn't Like Babies?
On most days, my wife and I make sure to take a walk in the neighborhood. Every so often we see a baby, say between two and four months...
John Clarkson
Sep 12, 20242 min read
What's the Secret?
It's time you discovered the secret to coming up with endless brilliant ideas.
John Clarkson
Aug 1, 20202 min read
Did 25 Years Make a Difference?
My fourth novel, NEW LOTS, was published by Tor/Forge twenty-five years ago. I set the story in Brownsville, Brooklyn, during the last...
John Clarkson
Jul 17, 20202 min read
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