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Category Archives: Writing
What to Write Next?
So I finished Gram & Me, as I mentioned a few posts back. I packaged multiple queries to agents, and already my confidence is waning, even though it has only been a week. I should be ecstatic – although I … Continue reading
Posted in Dancing, Manuscripts, Uncategorized, Women's Fiction, Writing
Tagged authors, Book reviews, Dancing, feedback, novels, writing
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WRITING WHILE WALKING…
I always knew my mind worked differently when I was walking or hiking. Here, Jane Friedman confirms my experience and reminds me why I should be prepared to capture some of the creative thoughts I have on the move… Why … Continue reading
In Search of The Right Agent
Ah, the long and winding road to agent representation. And people think running for President is tough? A little background: my first two novels Autumn Colors and In Her Mother’s Shoes, were self-published because of my inability/failure to secure an … Continue reading
Posted in Agents, Autumn Colors, Blogs, Books, Dreams, Editing, In Her Mother's Shoes, Manuscripts, Publishing, Social Media, Uncategorized, Women's Fiction, Writing
Tagged agents, attitude, authors, Autumn Colors, book promotion, Books, Editing, In Her Mother's Shoes, novels, Publishers, Publishing, Traditional Publishers, writers, writing
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The Key Book Publishing Paths: 2016
I have been following Jane Friedman’s blog for some time now, and have utilized many of her resources. Since 2013 she has been providing the latest must-know information about publishing options, updating annually. Yesterday she added 2016 to her series: … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Books, Manuscripts, Publishing, Self Publishing, Writing
Tagged agents, Publishers, Publishing, Self-publishing, writers, writing
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CAN YOU DO TOO MANY REWRITES?
When you finish a manuscript, the hard work is just beginning. I wrote last week about my experience with coming full circle with critiques and rewrites of my opening pages of Gram & Me. Three critiques, three resulting re-writes, and … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Book Reviews, Book Sales, Books, Editing, Manuscripts, Publishing, Women's Fiction, Writing
Tagged agents, authors, Books, Editing, novels, Publishers, Publishing, rewrites, writers, writing
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WHO’S ON FIRST? The Down Side of Having your Writing Critiqued
I’ve written several posts over the years on the value of having your work critiqued. And I still believe it is important to have objective readers—particularly those who are in the publishing industry and understand what agents and publishers are … Continue reading
Posted in Editing, Manuscripts, Publishing, Reading, Women's Fiction, Writing
Tagged agents, attitude, authors, Book reviews, Books, critiques, Editing, novels, Publishers, Publishing, rewriting, writers, writing
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TUESDAY LEARN AND GROW
There are so many opportunities out there for writers to hone their craft, learn about the publishing process or research topics of interest! Ever heard of Master Class? Through this website, high profile artists from many venues (writing, acting, photography, … Continue reading
MOTIVATION TO WRITE
Most of the time, my motivation to write is built in, automatic, unquestioned. But sometimes…sometimes I have nothing. No inspiration. No ideas for the next few pages of my story. Like my right-side brain has gone into a coma. … Continue reading
NEXT UP FOR JUST WRITE IT BLOG?
Ah, March 1st. Never has a winter flown by like this one. Credit the mild weather. And a very busy few months. Most of the month of February was consumed by daily assignments for the Blogging 101 course, an experience … Continue reading
WHERE DID THE TIME GO?
I’ve been asking myself the question “Where did the time go?” for the past several days. I know the answer. I just don’t like it. And I don’t know how to control it. Take this morning, for example. I planned to … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Time, Writing
Tagged blogging 101, Blogs, revising, rewriting, Time, writing
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