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David Goodman

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The challenges of a dual writing career

If you've heard of me at all, it's probably because of my short SF work. But I describe myself as a 'dual career' writer who also writes spy thrillers. What does that mean and how do I deal with the challenges of working in two different genres at once?

Lots of very cool things happened yesterday

Lots of very cool things happened yesterday

I was already pretty excited for the first of the month, since my newest story was due to come out in the February issue of Clarkesworld Magazine. But two other very cool related things happened as well!

My interview with Analog Magazine

My interview with Analog Magazine

Analog Magazine interviewed me about my writing process to go along with my first story in the magazine.

How I tackle edit letters

How I Write series

How I tackle edit letters

Uh-oh. Your beta reader or agent or editor just dropped several pages of notes, ideas and 'minor tweaks' on you. What the hell do you do now?

Wooden blocks spelling the end

How I Write series

On finishing that project

You've been staring down the ending of that creative project of yours for quite some time, huh? Here's why you should finish it, even if it feels wrong.

Macbook, notebook, paper with graphs and charts, pencils

How I Write series

How I Write - 2023 By The Numbers

Another year has run its course, so it's time for another round of 'what's in my spreadsheets'!

Awards Eligibility 2023

Awards Eligibility 2023

It's that time of year again! Here's the work of mine that's eligible for awards in 2023.

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How I Write series

The Draft to Idea Cycle

Where do ideas actually come from? I have both good news and bad news.

'Such Is My Idea Of Happiness' is out today!

'Such Is My Idea Of Happiness' is out today!

My new novelette Such Is My Idea Of Happiness is out today in Clarkesworld Magazine 205. And you can read it right now for free! Such Is My Idea tells the story of Andrew Ferguson, a Grade I Intuiter and ‘redeye’. Andrew is a permanently sleep-deprived market analyst working for

Daily writing routine - February 2023

How I Write series

Daily writing routine - February 2023

The lowdown on how I'm getting the words down.

'Carapace' is a Clarkesworld Reader Poll finalist for 2022!

'Carapace' is a Clarkesworld Reader Poll finalist for 2022!

I'm delighted to have been longlisted in the Clarkesworld Reader Poll!

Writing less on your blog

Writing less on your blog

Sometimes less is more, and the bar should be lower.