Lee Purcell
Lee Purcell started out doing technical writing in the heyday of Silicon Valley innovation and ended up in a small town in Vermont, telecommuting, surrounded by 200-year old white pines. More about his technical endeavors can be discovered at lee-purcell.com.
Can Science Fiction Writing Change The Future?
Science fiction writing imagines a future — sometimes dystopian, sometimes utopian — but can it help shape the future and save mankind?
Avoiding Writer Burnout: Tips For Bedeviled Authors
Is there something noble — or inevitable — in suffering for art? Or can you relax, practice mindfulness, and do your best writing?<
Advice For Writers: Embracing The Cycles Of Creativity
Must writers be self-destructive and unhinged to be masters of the craft? Creativity is an elusive animal, and there is no magic formula to harness it.
Capitalizing On The Stickiness Of Serial Fiction
It’s not likely you’ll get rich writing serial fiction, but you can gain exposure for your work and get feedback from readers to gain insights for shaping and honing your storytelling skills.
Marketing A Book (Beyond Social Media)
Successfully marketing a self-published book takes a lot of effort and creativity, and you don't have to rely exclusively on social media to do it.
Creating An Author Video: Three Paths To Success
Whether you take the reins and make your own video, seek assistance with elements of the process, or outsource the project to a professional firm, an author video can be a great way to connect with your readers — and find new ones as well.
Find Success As A Writer By Focusing Your Energies
Borrowing lessons from sports and chess, you can find success as a writer by mastering fundamentals, optimizing your efforts, and meeting the challenges in front of you.
