This Post Is For Smart People Only
Most of us probably know, have worked for, or been teamed with, capital-letter SMART people.
Their genius makes flowers wilt when they walk by.
Dollar bills fly out of people's pockets to stick to them.
They break down the world--systemically--faster than most of us could sort our legos into like colored piles.
And if they prick their fingers, their entire identities ooze out onto the floor via their blood...because they've branded themselves that well.
I don't know about ...
Trolls Know Where the Money Is (A Brain Dump for Writers)
A new interview with Seth Godin on the future of publishing.
One way to sell books? Write about paranormal romances...yes, like with trolls.
If I inspire one person to begin a troll-writing-career with that bullet point, I will have succeeded in life.
On another note, I challenge someone to send me a video book trailer that does not make me want to poke my eyes out.
I've seen a total of one that didn't hurt the book it was trying to market. ;)
Best writer name on twitter: ...
Potato Head Provider
The emperor is still ruling the kingdom with a chubby iron fist.
Three days ago he learned the phrase "In a second."
Now, if asked to do anything, even if he is standing aimlessly in the middle of the room doing nothing, the guaranteed response?
In a second, mom.
When asked for information, he has also begun tapping his chin and "hmmm"ing a lot. As if he is contemplating years of philosophical readings.
It's cute. Except for when you're waiting for ten minutes while he ...