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Words on the Street with Scott Colby

Scott Colby

We're going to talk about writing, storytelling, culture, tech, and anything else that catches my attention.

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Latest Issues

2026-26: Wingin' it

I’ve written before about how I plan a new story by feel; I need to write the opening scene (ideally super compelling and hook-y), try it on for size, and see how it fits, and then figure out where I might want to wear it to.

Case in point...

9 days ago
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2026-25: A bit about how I price jobs as a freelance editor

As a freelance editor, I flex my pricing a little based on a few factors.

A big one, of course, is the vibe I get from the client. If you seem like a pain in the ass, the price goes up. If you’re friendly and easy to communicate with, you...

16 days ago
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2026-24: The plan

One thing that’s more important in publishing than ever: make sure you know what you’re getting into, and have a plan for how you’re going to approach it.

I mentioned a few weeks ago that the rights to my Deviant Magic novels are coming ba...

23 days ago
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2026-23: The Voice

One of the quickest ways to tank your manuscript is by making a poor choice in voice.

You can create the most compelling story in the coolest setting with the deepest lore, the craziest climaxes, the most heartfelt revelations, and the mos...

a month ago
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2026-22: Preparing to launch

The publishing rights to my Deviant Magic series are mine once again. There’s no drama, and I’ll always be grateful to everyone at Outland Entertainment for everything we’ve done together. They’re awesome!

For a while now, I’ve been thinki...

a month ago
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    Writer, editor, technologist. Boston-based. Author of the Deviant Magic contemporary fantasy series. Cooler than Elon.

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