Three Craft Books for Writers

Labor Day in the United States was the unofficial end of summer. Apart from waiting for the next big vacation, writers may choose to revisit a work in progress, or gear up promo on an upcoming book release. Unfortunately, some writers might find switching back to work...

Summer is almost over, let the querying begin!

So you’ve slaved away over your novel, and gotten beta reads, and revised and rewritten, and it’s now ready to go out in the world? Great! And you’ve done your research on agents, whether in Jeff Herman’s Guide or...

Call for submissions: Hot Holiday Reads #4

It’s that time again. Time to post a shirtless, pantless, muscular Santa taken from “8 Stock Photo Sexy Santas That Will Confuse The Hell Out Of You.” Here St. Nick is preparing for the Season of Giving. And at Short Fuse Publishing, we’re opening up to...

What a Worldcon!

Hi Fuse Fans! I’m still recovering from a truly wonderful weekend at MidAmeriCon II in sunny Kansas City, Missouri. It’s a part of the country I’ve never been to before, and the world-famous barbecue was as excellent as promised. Worldcon moves...

What Is a Writer’s Platform, Why Do I Need One, How Do I Get One?

Guest Post from Writing Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan: Laurie’s latest blog post, August Advice for Writers, is an example of the level of support that experts give to writers so that you can navigate this dynamic world of publishing. So, you have a finished...