Whether you want to publish independently or traditionally, it pays to know what editors at big houses are thinking.

Writer Unboxed » Interview with a Big Five Editor
http://writerunboxed.com/2014/02/13/interview-with-a-big-five-editor/

I like this post for two reasons.
First, it confirms what I’ve always felt about music. (Good reason, right?)
Second, it makes me wonder what my characters listen — or don’t listen — to.

What Music Does to Your Brain While You Work
http://thenextweb.com/lifehacks/2014/02/10/listen-work-music-brain/

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