Eric C Bailey, Author

a sixty+ aspiring published author

“Nothing is writing, except writing.”

Eric C Blog ~ INDEX

December, 14 2025

Welcome to my blog page index. Check it out for more frequent updates, progress reports, and venting etc.

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EXTINCTION SPECIES posts that are marked with a red-orange star
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Dec 14, 2025 7:27 AM

I am not a good writer ... yet!

I am not a good writer. I am not a natural writer. Sounds like clickbait? Maybe a little, yet it is all too true.

I will go into this subject in detail on my blog; this is a heads-up of what’s coming. A heads up of why EXTINCTION SPECIES has stalled …

by Eric C Bailey

Originally published May 14 2021

Dec 13, 2025 9:40 PM

Monthly Newb Moment

I recently ordered a book (The Anatomy of Prose: 12 Steps to Sensational Sentences) as a birthday present to myself.

It got me thinking about procrastination and all the various ways we ALL at times, avoid doing what we want to do. Be it writing, painting or whatever it is YOU want to do.

Nov 18, 2025 9:43 PM

I Needed an Editor …

How the Fuck am I (a Newb) qualified to select an editor for my first manuscript?

by Eric C Bailey

Originally published Jan. 14, 2021

Nov 18, 2025 9:40 PM

Opinion ~ Reviews and Reviewing

Recently [sic], I became involved in a discussion on a facebook post about reviewing books. As usual, I proved once again why I shouldn't communicate without 30 editorial passes first.

It's an important topic, so let's try again ...

by Eric C Bailey

Originally published Dec. and Nov. 14, 2020

Nov 18, 2025 9:34 PM

Opinion ~ ALL-CAPS

Have you noticed I occasionally use all caps? Well, I do, and for several reasons.