Good writing is hard and getting published is even harder. No one knows this better than best-selling author Lisa Scottoline who compared a struggling writer’s life to a weak candlelight. (more…)
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Why Corporate America Frowns on These 13 Traits of Creative People
Special traits set an artist like Claude Monet apart. (Photo by Cindy Fazzi)
If you’re a writer or artist or scientist and you like working on your own, it could be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, independence is one of 13 traits of highly creative and productive people. On the other hand, employers will say you’re not a team player. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on July 5, 2017
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2017/07/05/why-corporate-america-frowns-on-these-13-traits-of-creative-people/
3 Writing Lessons from “Catch-22” and “Slaughterhouse-Five”
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I’ve been meaning to read Joseph Heller’s “Catch-22” and Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse-Five” for their popularity and critical acclaim. I finally read both recently—at the same time. To be honest, they are not my favorite books, but they taught me three important lessons in writing. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on May 17, 2017
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2017/05/17/3-writing-lessons-from-catch-22-and-slaughterhouse-five/
3 Reasons Why the Copyright Office’s Independence Matters to Authors
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The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would increase the autonomy and authority of the Copyright Office. Why is it important? If you’re a professional writer, here are three reasons why it matters. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on May 10, 2017
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2017/05/10/3-reasons-why-the-copyright-offices-independence-matters-to-authors/
The Easiest Way You Can Help Save the Future of Arts & Literature
The Campanile at UC Berkeley (Photo by Cindy Fazzi). The university’s Pacific Film Archive is one of the many recipients of NEA grants in California.
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for Humanities (NEH), which provide much needed resources to low-income communities in all 50 states, face the danger of complete elimination. The Authors Guild is working with a host of literary and arts organizations to prevent the defunding of the two agencies. Support the guild’s initiative by signing a petition now. You don’t have to be a member to lend your name. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on March 12, 2017
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2017/03/12/the-easiest-way-you-can-help-save-the-future-of-arts-literature/
Author Richard Russo Calls Out Google for Justifying Theft as Public Service
When someone takes your car without your consent, it’s called theft. But when Google digitized millions of books without getting permission from their authors and without paying for copyrighted material, it’s called public service, according to Richard Russo, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “Empire Falls.”
Posted by cindyfazzi on March 7, 2016
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2016/03/07/author-richard-russo-calls-out-google-for-justifying-theft-as-public-service/
The Giving Season: Top 5 Gifts for the Writer in Your Life
The Christmas tree in Folsom Public Library (Calif.) celebrates books.
Writing is a long-term endeavor. If you have a writer in your life, that person is going to need your support over the long haul. If you’re looking for something to give this holiday season or for other occasions, consider the following five gifts. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on December 23, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/12/23/the-giving-season-top-5-gifts-for-the-writer-in-your-life/
Authors Guild Survey Shows Huge Decline in Income for Writers
If you’re thinking of giving up your day job to become a full-time writer, be sure to read the Authors Guild’s first survey on income in six years. It’s a sobering report that shows authors are not making as much money, even though they spend more time marketing their works. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on October 6, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/10/06/authors-guild-survey-shows-huge-decline-in-income-for-writers/
For Author Christa Maurice, Romance and Rock ‘n’ Roll Go Together
If you once had a collection of Metallica albums or Kurt Cobain posters, then you’ll understand why romance author Christa Maurice writes about rock stars. She admits to being that rare first grader who knew about Black Sabbath and Blue Oyster Cult. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on September 22, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/09/22/for-author-christa-maurice-romance-and-rock-n-roll-go-together/
How Eavesdropping Led to Audrey King’s Romance Book
Whether it’s in the supermarket or the airport or the dentist’s office, we all eavesdrop. But it’s likely to be a passing experience. Not so for independent writer Audrey King. A conversation she heard in a gift shop combined with the romantic atmosphere of the town where the shop was located inspired her latest romance book, “Love As It Seems.” (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on August 28, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/08/28/how-eavesdropping-led-to-audrey-kings-romance-book/
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