Benjamin Cooper

Published author of scifi, speculative, and fiction of all kinds. Currently writing my 2nd novel #writingcommunity #comicbooks #Phish #writer #scifi

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My #shortstory Orion Beckons is read on the podcast @lunaticsproject Give it a listen if you like #scifi #Spacehorror

32:20 mark

https://t.co/Uzv4MfXFYA

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Nothing glamorous about editing a novel. Just butt in chair and putting in the hours, day after day, trying not to let my own deadlines and anxiety get the better of me! #Onedayatatime #amediting #amwriting

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Ever edit a page for an hour then re-read it later and have it read completely different? #InEditingHell #amediting

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Redemption in Crooked Canyon! #ShortStory in Dark Vigil: Obliterate. In the 1850’s, a German outlaw holds a family hostage.
#amwriting #Western

https://t.co/puKdnONZda

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14 months and the first draft of my new novel is done! It was a slog but so excited for this project! #amwriting #perserverance

[Benjamin Cooper @MindofBenCooper]

300 words plus editing every day this year, a few months away from completion of the first draft of my new novel! Some days have been more challenged than others. A lifetime of writing has led to this piece. A true epic. #amwriting #perservarance

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Chugging along at 1-2 hours a day on the new book. At least 300 words a day, plus editing, following my rough outline. Over 60k words. A few missed days for vacation or concerts is a good time to clear the mind and brainstorm! #summerwriting #amwriting #avoidburnout

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@carlydiazwrites Duotrope

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@SusanSavageLee1 I always wonder what the police would think if they ever searched my google history, if I was falsely accused of murder…lol. Writers google the most random stuff just for research.

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My military scifi short story Stranded was included in Contested Landing anthology! #shamelessplug #amwriting #scfi https://t.co/kLBGhgFf8u

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Been on a bit of a reading tear. Read #MazeRunner #TheTesting and #HailMary recently. I hate reading on Kindle vs. a physical book, but dang is it convenient!

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So lucky I have a family that supports my writing. Work/life balance is so crucial to writing a novel, takes much more dedication than a short story.

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I swear, the shower is where I get the best ideas for plot. Problem is it’s a race to frantically take notes down on my phone after I get out! #NoDistractions #NoShame #TakeLongerShowers #writerslife

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@JasonWMizer No, the landscape is just changing. Readers are evolving

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@LizaCla72497089 Is Farscape good?

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Need to decompress my creative brain…who’s got a good #scifi show recommendation #brainrot #WritingCommunity #writingbreak

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@elchandler Haven’t seen it. Will give it a try.

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@RorySurtain Doesn’t have to be, but looking for something under the radar, not Star Trek or something

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@Linfootwrites A ton of sci-fi short stories. And of course…zombies, if that qualifies.

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@andrea_knepper They could be be busy or taking extensive notes. Although it is a top priority for us, it may not be the same sense of urgency for others. Be patient.