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Becoming A Master Writer – The Value of Memoir

July 5, 2021Nalin Leave a Comment

I recently took my first writing seminar in several years, called “Becoming a Master Writer.” Novelist and editor John DeDakis taught the course (virtually) for The Muse Writing Center in Norfolk. The course covered a variety of topics about craft… Continue Reading →

Writing writing, journaling, course, memoir, journal, reflection

I made a newsletter

May 4, 2021Nalin 1 Comment

“Hmmm,” says Homer to Bart in a classic episode of The Simpsons. “Your ideas are intriguing to me, and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.” I think that episode aired when I was in middle school. We would quote… Continue Reading →

Updates writing, author platform, mailing list, email list, newsletter

How to Submit a Short Story

October 2, 2017Nalin Leave a Comment

A friend in my writer critique circle asked how to go about submitting short stories for publication. There’s a lot of information out there on this subject, but I thought it might be helpful to collate the information that has… Continue Reading →

Writing publication, publishing, writing, submissions, short stories

Finding My “Creative Mind” Again: Mindset and Writing

September 3, 2017Nalin Leave a Comment

Our move to Virginia from Boston about five months ago has had a hugely positive effect on my writing. That’s no slight to Boston, a creative city with a long literary history, that I do miss dearly. However, now that… Continue Reading →

Writing focuswriter, writing, mindset, writer lifestyle, finding time, reflective writing, journaling, art, philosophy, creativity

On the Finances of Self-Publishing

July 21, 2016Nalin 1 Comment

Almost exactly two years ago today, I finished the first draft of Red Soil Through Our Fingers. As I talk to friends and family about my novel, I’ve encountered a recurring set of misconceptions around the finances of self-publishing a… Continue Reading →

Writing novel, ebook, publishing, smashwords, writing, self-publishing, amazon, kdp, kindle, nook, epub, book, author

Writing Resources

January 31, 2016Nalin 1 Comment

I recently published my first novel, Red Soil Through Our Fingers, which was a major personal accomplishment. In the aftermath, I’ve been looking back on the process, and trying to determine what practices I should carry forward and try to… Continue Reading →

Writing amwriting, first draft, revision, editing, writing

My Boskone 53 Schedule

January 23, 2016Nalin Leave a Comment

Join me at Boskone (February 19-21, 2016) in Boston, MA for New England’s longest running science fiction and fantasy convention. It’s going to be a fun weekend filled with books, film, art, music, gaming, and more. For more information about Boskone,… Continue Reading →

Events cons, boskone, scifi, writing, boston, convention

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