by liam | Mar 31, 2014 | writing news
Since diving into the world of being a hybrid writer (one who publishes through traditional publishing and self-publishes), I have learned a ton of stuff about the business. Most of it through mistakes. Many mistakes. First, I realized I needed to give my publishing...
by liam | Feb 16, 2014 | Teacher's Guide, writing news
When I visit schools or run writing workshops for kids (which I’m doing this spring at the Toronto Public Library), I’m often asked how to get started as a writer. It used to go something like this: 1. Write a great story. 2. Send it to Publisher. 3. Wait...
by liam | Feb 6, 2014 | writing news
Pixelhead Tech Tales #3 “I knew I was in trouble when I deleted my breakfast.” When Nathan wakes up with the head of a video game villain on his shoulders, he knows he’s in for a world of trouble. The question is, which world? Award-winning...
by liam | Nov 20, 2013 | gaming, literacy, Uncategorized, video games, virtual worlds, writing news
I’ve written over 30 books and graphic novels for kids over the last decade. I like them all. A lot. I’m always happy when the first printed copies arrive at my door. I get to hold them, put them on my bookshelf, show them to my family, so they know that...
by liam | Jul 10, 2013 | comics, education, literacy, media, writing news
If you haven’t already noticed, e-books have kinda knocked the whole publishing industry on its head. I haven’t written much about those changes around here, but I think about it a lot. That’s because I’m in the lucky position to see these...