The Official Blog of Julie Ann Dawson
It is that time of year again! Vote for your favorite stories in the annual Reader’s Choice Poll. Your votes not only show the authors how much you love them, but they also help us learn more about the types Continue reading 2019 Reader’s Choice Awards
All authors that have published in any of the Society of Misfit Stories publications (the anthologies or the magazine) may use the Apprentice Misfit logo at the bottom of this page on their website to celebrate their inclusion. Authors that Continue reading Artisan Misfits
I was sitting in the unemployment office, representing my employer in a hearing about an independent contractor trying to claim unemployment benefits. At one point the hearing was paused for some reason and I went into the waiting room to Continue reading Losing the War
Writing is difficult. There are tons of rules to filter through. Which “rules” are “rules” and which are just “suggestions?” Which rules are genre specific? Which rules are dependent on which version of English you are using (U.S. English and Continue reading Improve Your Writing With Three Little Steps
Yesterday I told you all about the bribes I was offered to remove negative reviews I wrote. I received two different emails offering me $25 each to remove negative reviews I wrote on Amazon. Like the ethical, responsible person that Continue reading Amazon is Officially Broken Beyond Repair
So I am a Vine reviewer. And I am an honest reviewer. If I love a product, you will know it. If I hate a product, you will know it. Yesterday I received not one, but two emails offering me Continue reading I could have made an easy $50. That is a Problem for Amazon.
Dear Writers, Please learn how to follow directions. Please. Seriously. You are out of control. I am going to be blunt. As a publisher, I need authors. I can’t publish magazines without authors. But understand that I do not, specifically, Continue reading Follow Directions
