Category Archives: Writer Life

Inside the Writing Life: Am I A Writer?

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Joey@IdeaJones

Do you write? Congratulations, you’re a Writer! It’s really that simple. Now, becoming a PUBLISHED writer is harder. I was a freelance writer for years (magazines, newspapers and radio), and now that I’m transitioning to fiction, it’s really no easier. … Continue reading →

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A Cinematic Book

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Joey@IdeaJones

We made the quarterfinals of the ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Competition! (Update… we made the semifinals!) Just got the word that we made the semifinals of ScreenCraft’s competition for “cinematic” books, which means script readers could see this as a movie. … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, 2018!

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Joey@IdeaJones

Goodbye, old year. Here’s your bus ticket. Continue reading →

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Gatekeeper Secrets: 5 Ways To Start Off Ahead

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Joey@IdeaJones

Continuing my online writer conference (since I had to miss the PNWA con this year). Day 5 — Gatekeeper Secrets Because I interviewed a bunch of “gatekeepers,” people who look over submissions and decide if they merit consideration, I have … Continue reading →

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