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Welcome to the world’s first blog post of the world’s first episode of The World’s First Author Podcast. For those who have somehow found your way here via anything other than my homepage, let me introduce myself. My name is Caleb J. Ross. I am an author of fiction, a bit of non-fiction, a couple […]

Welcome to the world’s first blog post of the world’s first episode of The World’s First Author Podcast. For those who have somehow found your way here via anything other than my homepage, let me introduce myself. My name is Caleb J. Ross. I am an author of fiction, a bit of non-fiction, a couple […]

Caleb J Ross and Nik Korpon sit with Jane Friedman during the AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Projects) conference in Washington DC to discuss the role of social media in the author’s life. Jane’s passion for the world of e-media is evident. She is the former publisher and editorial director of Writer’s Digest, has […]

Caleb J Ross and Nik Korpon sit with Jane Friedman during the AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Projects) conference in Washington DC to discuss the role of social media in the author’s life. Jane’s passion for the world of e-media is evident. She is the former publisher and editorial director of Writer’s Digest, has […]

  Caleb J Ross (thirstygerbil at The Velvet) was kindly invited to participate in a panel on social media during the 2011 AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs) conference in Washington DC. Joined by Tanya Egan Gibson, Dan Blank, Bethanne Patrick, Christina Katz, and moderator Jane Friedman, the panel succeeded in opening up and […]

  Caleb J Ross (thirstygerbil at The Velvet) was kindly invited to participate in a panel on social media during the 2011 AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs) conference in Washington DC. Joined by Tanya Egan Gibson, Dan Blank, Bethanne Patrick, Christina Katz, and moderator Jane Friedman, the panel succeeded in opening up and […]

Jesus Angel Garcia (BadBadBad) reads at The Velvet Lounge, Washington D.C, 2/3/11

Jesus Angel Garcia (BadBadBad) reads at The Velvet Lounge, Washington D.C, 2/3/11

Jillian Weise reads from her novel The Colony at The Velvet Lounge, Washington D.C, 2/3/11

Jillian Weise reads from her novel The Colony at The Velvet Lounge, Washington D.C, 2/3/11

Caleb J Ross reads from his forthcoming novel Stranger Will at The Velvet Lounge, Washington D.C, 2/3/11

Michael Sonbert reads from his forthcoming novel We Are Oblivion at The Velvet Lounge, Washington D.C, 2/3/11

Nik Korpon reads from his novel Stay God at The Velvet Lounge, Washington D.C, 2/3/11

Brandon Tietz reads a short story at The Velvet Lounge, Washington D.C, 2/3/11

Episode Panelists: Brandon/brandon.tietz Caleb/thirstygerbil Episode Topic: Preparing for AWP 00:00:40 What’s different in this episode Recorded live, at The Bulldog Bar & Grill in Downtown Kansas City 00:01:42 What are we going to talk about? What do we expect out of AWP? Why do writers meet up? The Velvet After Dark presents Live Nude Words (our reading) 00:05:45 The secret to getting published in 3 words: “Hard fucking work” 00:07:25 The writing pool has a lot of swimmers. But the pool is small. 00:08:30 Best advice received at AWP: from Tod Godberg, think of writing as a trade. 00:11:48 What is first-timer Brandon expecting? Paying a lot of money to go, so he’d better learn something Play with homeless people Will the advice translate to Brandon’s non-traditional promotional efforts? 00:13:45 If we had a panel, what would it be about? 00:16:05 How do you sell books at AWP? 00:17:44 Shaker’s Vodka, sponsor for Brandon Tietz’s book release party on January 14th. 00:18:37 Documenting the AWP Conference Blogging from www.calebjross.com/awpblog Tweeting at @awptweets YouTubing at www.youtube.com/awpchannel 00:22:00 Why writers meet up? How Brandon and Caleb met. 00:23:48 The Bulldog and Bazooka’s conspiracy 00:26:10 The ideal writer: Fauxkowski vs. DJ Un Sleazy