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Cully Perlman
2 days ago8 min read
BOOK REVIEW: STONE ANGELS by Helena Rho explores the sexual exploitation of Korean women and girls during the Asia-Pacific War
Helena Rho’s Stone Angels, a novel about the sexual exploitation of Korean women and girls during the Asia-Pacific War
Cully Perlman
Jan 293 min read
ON GENRES: THINK YOU KNOW THEM ALL? YOU PROBABLY DON'T
Someone on social media was asking for a recommendation for a sports romance novel that wasn’t a hockey sports romance. They were adamant.
Cully Perlman
Jan 217 min read
5 WAYS TO GET YOUR WRITING DONE.
There is nothing in this world like writing a novel and seeing it in print. Nothing. But it requires sacrifice. It requires patience.
Cully Perlman
Dec 17, 20246 min read
Opioids, Alcohol, Unhealthy Relationships and More: The Literature of Humanity
I got drunk one night and fist fought a cop in the middle of Collins Avenue, I’ve been told, but was I so drunk the cop let me go
Cully Perlman
Dec 3, 20246 min read
The Artist Writing in Times of Trouble
Artists create art, and when the focus is politics there’s a fine balance between overt criticism and thoughtful storytelling
Cully Perlman
Nov 5, 20245 min read
Dialogue Tags Should Only be “He Said" or "She Said.” Or Should They?
While there is no concrete “rule” in adult literature, using adverbs and dialogue tags other than “he said” or she said” may not work.
Cully Perlman
Oct 29, 20245 min read
Knock Knock. Who's There? METAFICTION
Metafiction can be an interesting exercise for new and experienced writers alike, as it removes the distance between the reader and the text
Cully Perlman
Oct 22, 20248 min read
Political Fiction and the Novels That Stand the Test of Time
As artists, our art should be what we want it to be . . . but I always try to put the effort in to say something of worth and substance.
Cully Perlman
Sep 16, 20249 min read
SEX SCENES in FICTION
It doesn’t matter if the woman is having sex in real life or not—if they read “smut,” they’re going to read it all the time.
Cully Perlman
Sep 9, 20247 min read
19 Documentaries About Writers That'll Help You Get Your Mojo Back
The thing about a story is that you dream it as you tell it, hoping that others might then dream along with you . . .
Cully Perlman
Aug 26, 20246 min read
Don’t Let the Noise in Publishing Get in the Way of Your Writing
writers write. They take the hits as they come, and they deal with them as best they can. Not everyone is going to be a John Grisham.
Cully Perlman
Jul 15, 20247 min read
Am I in The Right Writing Group? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself.
Writing groups/critique groups and workshops are meant to help writers not only write but improve their craft.
Cully Perlman
Jun 24, 20246 min read
Back to Querying Agents? Sometimes, You Have to Switch it Up!
If you’ve read my post on the day I was offered representation by two different literary agents for two different novels, you know what...
Cully Perlman
Jun 3, 20248 min read
Why Self-Publishing Isn't for Me
Am I a literary asshole for pursuing my dream while I feel I’m holding back my novels instead of considering other publishing avenues?
Jon Tobey
May 27, 202411 min read
"Overcoming Fear: Harnessing the Power of Live Readings" - A Guest Post by Jon Tobey
Reading your work to a live audience is a skill that takes practice. Do not, as I did my first time, expect to show up and be successful.
Cully Perlman
May 21, 20247 min read
The Art of Writing a Compelling Synopsis: A Step-by-Step Guide with Real-life Examples
How to write a Compelling Synopsis: A Step-by-Step Guide with Real-life Examples
Cully Perlman
May 13, 20245 min read
7 Compelling Reasons to Submit Your Work to Literary Journals
Literary agents and publishers read literary journals. Not all of them, but many. Or their underlings do.
Cully Perlman
May 7, 20246 min read
A ROOM of ONE’S OWN – THANK YOU, VIRGINIA WOOLF
Adeline Virginia Woolf (Jan 25, 1882 – Mar 28, 1941), came from a wealthy family in South Kensington, London. She was one of the first...
Cully Perlman
Apr 30, 20246 min read
Ethical Considerations: Using Others' Experiences as Inspiration for Your Fiction
Good writers borrow, great writers steal, right? I had to steal the heartbreaking story of my friend’s life; its siren call was strong.
Cully Perlman
Apr 23, 20246 min read
Crafting Compelling Villains: A Guide for Fiction Writers
The role of villains and antagonists are similar: they oppose our protagonist’s progress.
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