Tag Archives: Publishing

The Writing Sampler

Posted on November 22, 2025 by knlistman

I recall a time when I could amble through a mall and be approached by marketing interviewers. If I fit the criteria, I could spend twenty minutes of time providing my opinion in exchange for a few dollars or coupons … Continue reading →

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Classics Don’t Qualify as Comps

Posted on November 2, 2025 by knlistman

Before attending my first writer’s conference in Oklahoma, I poured over the biography of all the speakers. Each one was asked to disclose a classic novel in their want to read list. Despite the different books listed I was shocked … Continue reading →

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Allowing Ourselves to Grow

Posted on January 2, 2025 by knlistman

Imagine entering a store to buy some clothes for the upcoming year. In the athletic section there’s one style of outfit and it comes in four basic colors that all go together. The same is true for casuals clothes, business … Continue reading →

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