Terry Faust Assistant Organizer of MinnSpec -- Minnesota Speculative Fiction Writers
Title: Chief Photographer
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Introduction
I started writing sceenplays for my short personal films back in the 80s but realized prose was much easier on the pocketbook and just as much fun. I'm a freelance photographer, photo instructor, inventor, and in 2010 I can honestly say - novelist.
What sort of stories do you write? And if you have anything published, tell us about it (even if it's not SF.) We love to hear about all your successes.
I've written several short stories but I like writing novels more. Two shorts have been picked up by TOTU. Z is for Xenophobe, my SF first novel, will come out in 2010 through Sam's Dot Publishing.
What brings you to the SF Writers Meetup? Is there anything that you hope the group will do for you?
When I asked Eric H. if I could read at Dreamhaven, he set me up, no blood test, no background check. I was amazed. It doesn't happen like that at another place I could mention.
What Terry Faust is saying about this Meetup Group
We must expand the speculative fiction writing ranks for the day we face off with romance writers.
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Terry Faust replied to a discussion - 10 hours ago
Jason D. Wittman reading at Dreamhaven Books, Friday, November 20th, 6:30 pm
"Sorry to say, I'm stuck working at a Monday to Friday 6 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. job until November 30. Good luck with the read."
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Terry Faust replied to a discussion - 1 week ago
Map RoomYour guide to finding stuff on our message board!
"Do we need to create categories, like the Nag Squad and the AOs' to replace the single main post? These categories would be generic like: Characters and Plots, The Business of Writing, Tropes, Acceptances, Rejections, Mood Altering Drugs, etc...."
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Terry Faust replied to a discussion - 2 weeks ago
how many words do you write in a day and what is the standard.
"Orindae, Deciding how many words or pages you want to turn out in a day, week, or month is one thing - actually producing them is another. If you feel you need a nudge or two to get you writing, check out the Nag Squad thread...."
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Terry Faust replied to a discussion - 2 weeks ago
"Now, if a writer takes Michael's route AND submits 1st draft pages for critique along the way so not only is his or her internal editor screaming for revision but the writer is getting half a dozen other suggested directions to go...imagine the fun...."
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Terry Faust replied to a discussion - 2 weeks ago
"A sad point in the AP vs. Fairey case, and one that is rarely mentioned, is that the AP forces its freelance photographers to sign work for hire contracts...."
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Terry Faust replied to a discussion (latest of 2) - 2 weeks ago
"Jason, I am going to refer you to this copyright site: http://www.copyright..... This page deals with retaining copyright and extending it beyond the usual period after the creator's death...."
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Terry Faust replied to a discussion - 3 weeks ago
"Jaye has hit the nail on the head. However, the Copyright Office has acknowledged wiggle room with something they call "fair use." Her fourth point is not iron-clad...."
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Terry Faust replied to a discussion - 3 weeks ago
"Just to be clear about what "fair use" is; under the “fair use” doctrine your work can be copied for uses such as criticism, comment, teaching or research in a non-commercial capacity...."
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Terry Faust started a new discussion - 3 weeks ago
"For many months now commercial artist Shepard Fairey has been in the news. The Associated Press is suing him for copyright infringement...."
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Terry Faust replied to a discussion - 3 weeks ago
"Good article Dana. I'd expand on Voo's advice and say video record yourself reading. Check for not just voice mannerisms but good facial expressions, hand gestures, and eye contact. Smile a lot. Tell a joke to warm up the audience...."
