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Lucy Leitner

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Lucy Leitner is the author of five novels and many published short stories that blend horror, sci fi, black humor, and irreverence to explore “the terror of knowing what this world is about.” Her books have been classified as transgressive fiction, satire, splatterpunk, and, her personal favorite, “goofball noir.”

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Lucy Leitner I write every night before falling asleep, as that is apparently the time that I'm most creative. As soon as the words stop flowing and I hold my pen …moreI write every night before falling asleep, as that is apparently the time that I'm most creative. As soon as the words stop flowing and I hold my pen idly, I stop for the night. The next night, the words are back and I write until they disappear again.(less)
Lucy Leitner Get as much experience as possible. Find freelance work writing in different disciplines. Even if it's technical writing and not fiction — or the genr…moreGet as much experience as possible. Find freelance work writing in different disciplines. Even if it's technical writing and not fiction — or the genre about which you're passionate — it's still getting the reps in. You'll learn to control wordiness and to ensure you're using active voice by writing ad copy or SEO articles. It's all helpful.

Write what you know, especially in your first book. That lets you focus on the writing.

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ProWell Pharmaceuticals is the fictional company at the center of "Working Stiffs." Now it has a very real web site and a product line. Please visit at ProWellPharm.com and share!
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