Writing

Wild Parrots (a poem)

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In 1998, I once saw three wild parrots flying swiftly and with purpose in formation over Stevens Creek Boulevard, a busy multi-laned road in Cupertino, California (in the heart of Silicon Valley). Houses stretched for miles in all directions. It was a magical sight. The only conclusion I could draw was that they or their […]

How to self-publish step #3: Get your book professionally edited

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This post is part of a series on self-publishing. You’ll find links to all posts in this series in the first post. Imagine your doctor has written you a note recommending a course of treatment. It goes something like this: U r going 2 b ok. Eat tree meels a day, and take tow tablets of this medecasion […]