Tales from the Sith Witch - The Official Blog of Julie Ann Dawson

Writing Clinic

February 8, 2012

Realism Versus Plausibility, Or Killing the Minnows

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Everything I need to know about writing speculative fiction I learned from roleplaying games…

Sith Nonsense

February 7, 2012

Stick Figure Book Covers! The Hot Indie Trend!

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I think I’ve started a artistic movement! Unfortunately, it is somewhat terrifying…

The Publishing Business,You have got to be kidding me

January 20, 2012

Dear “Indie” Mid-Lister…

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Apparently, the experiences of an actual INDIE AUTHOR who has been self-publishing for ten years hold less weight than those of a former trad author who just joined the indie side.

The Sith Witch's Books

January 17, 2012

Audiobooks, Convention Invites, and Zombies

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Her Sithiness is actually in a good mood today. Enjoy it while it lasts.

Sith Nonsense

January 11, 2012

Welcome to my Nightmare

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I had a weird dream last night about zombies and lightsabers. Yeah, I have issues.

You have got to be kidding me

January 2, 2012

Happy New Year…and More Crazy People in my Inbox

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Dear people who want something for nothing: I am not a billionaire. And even if I was, I would still think you were an idiot. Carry on.

Sith Nonsense

December 28, 2011

The Sith Witch’s New Year’s Resolution

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I am making a New Year’s Resolution to be a kinder, gentler Sith. You can all stop laughing now. I mean it. Seriously. I’m going to make a concerted effort to be nicer. Really, you can stop laughing now. You are already making this hard for me.

The Publishing Business

December 15, 2011

Publishing Contract Cheat Sheet

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Based on some recent events and questions I’ve had asked, I’ve decided it was time for a review.

The Gaming Life

December 6, 2011

The Bargain (Neiyar: The Demon Plague)

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A little flash fiction piece for the Neiyar: The Demon Plague campaign sourcebook. Something to give a little flavor to the sourcebook.

Writing Clinic

November 30, 2011

Selective Proofreading

I have a confession. I suck at spelling. Or more accurately, my fingers suck at spelling. I can spell just fine.