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Making Sure I Write Enough

Now that I’m actually trying to do this blogging thing and fiction writing thing right, I’ve got a number of things I actually have to accomplish each week. Now that I’m finished with grad school, I think it’s totally doable. For my blog every week, I need to: Post 4 blog posts about something. Post… Continue reading Making Sure I Write Enough

See Exclusive Drafts of Short Stories on my Patreon

So, I don’t know why I haven’t done this yet, but I’ve finally got Patreon set up and ready. I’m going to post 1 exclusive short story draft every week. Oh, yeah. That’s because I’m writing more now that I’m finished with the MBA. They’re just drafts, so don’t expect Ernest Hemingway level stuff or… Continue reading See Exclusive Drafts of Short Stories on my Patreon

Publications

Sometimes I post my short stories on my blog. Other times, I submit the stories to literary journals and magazines. If a piece gets published in a journal or lit-mag, I'll link to the newer ones here. So far, I have not had much luck, but check back often because I hear it's my turn any day now.

My Opinions

My opinions are my own. I've blogged on this website since 2014. That's a long time. My opinions change over time as I learn new things.

Amazon Affiliate Notice

I'm an Amazon Affiliate and occasionally post affiliate links to products in my blog posts and throughout my website. I always disclose these links, just so there's no confusion. There's more information about this on my page about my privacy policies and disclosures.

My name is Eric Shay Howard and I live in Indianapolis. I’m a graduate student in an MFA in Creative Writing program. I teach middle/high school English/Language Arts. I have a Master of Business Administration, have edited literary journals, and have taught K-5 students through Americorps programs.

I blog about books, business academia, literary academia, my travels, job hunting, my new Apple products, rewatching Friends, rewatching Smallville, weird dreams I have, bad dates, package delivery issues, and other things. Lately I have been posting a few times a month. I like comments and attention. Read more on his About page.