A prime example of the determination you need to pound out a piece of fiction (novel, novella, short story, screenplay – doesn’t matter) in no time flat.
Author: Ty Schwamberger
The next (next) project cometh…
Tonight I completed my novella that will be part of the previously mentioned T.D.T Project. Now, I will be going back to the completed ‘monster’ novel to edit it and get it ready to submit. After that, it’ll be time to either write a novella for another future project or start the next novel. I’m not sure which at this point. Thoughts? What subject matter would you all like to see me write next?
Until next time…
Last Call for Night School Bookmarks
My initial supply of Night School bookmarks are almost gone. So, if you want a couple sent to you for Free, you better act now. I won’t be re-ordering these. Once they’re gone…they’re gone forever.
Photographer Wanted!
It’s high time that I replace my current ‘author photo’ (me sitting in a chair and holding a copy of Night School – that you may or may not have seen floating around the internet) with some professional looking photographs. I would like these to be taken in a few different locations, showing off my ugly mug in a variety of poses.
So, if you happen to be a photographer (amateur is ok too) and live around the Cleveland/Akron area (or don’t mind driving to me), please drop me an email with a subject line ‘Photographer for Author Photos’ at: ty_schwamberger@yahoo.com and we’ll discuss further. Thanks.
R.I.P. J.D. Salinger
The last two weeks…
I’ve been extremely busy over the past two weeks.
During this period of time; the two-novella collection that I was writing with Adam P. Lewis was edited and submitted to a publisher for consideration, my ‘monster’ (no, I’m still not telling you what ‘kind’ of creature it is) novel was completed at 80k words, and finally, I’m currently about half-way through writing my novella for The T.D.T Project – I expect to finish the this by the end of next week. Then I will be going back to the ‘monster’ novel to edit it and prepare it for submission. After that; I will either be starting another novella (working with another author, again) or a yet-to-be-decided novel. I’m not sure which.
Of course the above work doesn’t include the other various projects in the near future; my column with Hellnotes that’s beginning on Feb. 15th, starting to teach a class on writing horror at the University of Akron (Ohio) on Feb. 16th, pitching a short story collection to a publisher, trying to finalize a deal with a distributor on Cake Batter and the other projects and deals I’m continuingly discussing with a variety of folks.
So, until I announce the future release of my next book, short story or movie, how about heading over to Published Works and check out what’s already out (there are some links on the page where you can read a few shorts and interviews for free) and then head over to the Storefront and pick up a book or a magazine.
So You (STILL) Want To Be A Horror Writer?
As you know, beginning on February 16 – March 16, I will be teaching a 5-week class at the University of Akron (Akron, Ohio) on how to write and get your stuff published in the horror genre. The class name is: ‘So You Want To Be A Horror Writer? – How to Write Scary Stuff and Get it Published!’. The once-a-week-class will meet on Tuesdays from 6-8p.m. You can find more information and sign up for the class here.
Now even better news. Because the class is so unique (no other college or university in Ohio offers something like this in the horror genre that I’m aware of), the department of Workforce Development and Continuing Education at U of A, will be offering the class during their Summer semester as well. It will be another 5-week class and will run from June 8 – July 6 on Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m.
So, if you can’t make the Spring semester offering of the class, check out their website in a few months and enroll in the next one. Hope to see you there!
R.I.P. Robert B. Parker
The next project cometh…
Those of you that follow me on Facebook (link to your right) already know that I recently completed writing the ‘monster’ novel. It came in at 80k words, which should equate to around 300 pages in book form. Now that that is out of the way, it’s time to move onto the next project…
FAQs Page
I’ve noticed over the past several months those of you that visit this site don’t click on the FAQs page very often. This means that either you’ve read it before or just don’t care what I’ve got to say. In any event, I’m now reaching out to you and asking the question – should it stay as part of the website (and you can ask me via email some new questions to answer) or should I delete it altogether?
Your choice. Vote now!
Ty Schwamberger 