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Writing Craft

Deep within the revision trenches

"Writing is revising" and other curses designed to torture writers

Jan 28 • Mike Strickland

The many paths to first draft

If you call something a "zero draft," I will fight you

Oct 1, 2025 • Mike Strickland

Yes, your writing sucks. So does mine.

Just get the words down, no matter what you think of them

Sep 11, 2025 • Mike Strickland

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Published fiction

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Fiction

Get a signed copy of Requiem: Tales of the Undead

Containing my story about a corporate mummy who rediscovers his muse, "Wrapped Up in Work"

Jan 19 • Mike Strickland

Want to read The End of the World Club?

I'm seeking beta readers to read my book and offer a critique

Jan 15 • Mike Strickland

2025 writing year in review

This year was a runway for my author career to take off in 2026

Dec 29, 2025 • Mike Strickland

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Travel

From the archive: Trying out a new hobby

An account of my backpacking adventure in New York's Catskill Mountains

Jun 14, 2025 • Mike Strickland

My travel bucket list

Places I want to see before I die, and why

May 10, 2025 • Mike Strickland

Spring break in Aruba

A tropical getaway prompts the question "why we travel"

Mar 22, 2025 • Mike Strickland

Dispatches From Stricklandia

Dispatches From Stricklandia

Musings about speculative fiction and writing craft, along with occasional publication news, from award-winning author Mike Strickland.

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