Dreams are everywhere. They float around us. They motivate some. They terrify others. Living the creative life AND getting to… Read more Following a Dream
Tag: audience
Agents are people too
I recently met with an agent at a writing conference a couple of weeks ago. This statement in itself makes… Read more Agents are people too
Why do you write (publish)?
The “Why do you write?” question is everywhere. At this point I can’t even tell if it’s rhetorical or not… Read more Why do you write (publish)?
Don’t Marry Your Work, but Take it Out to Dinner
Mixing art and business sucks. It’s hell. Everything is based on “likeability,” “timing,” and “perception.” You could write the greatest… Read more Don’t Marry Your Work, but Take it Out to Dinner
The middle of everything is terrifying!
How many times have you been in the middle of a project and freaked out about how it might end?… Read more The middle of everything is terrifying!
Connecting with readers
It’s happened a lot. I write something and think: This is the story that everyone will want! Fast-forward past queries,… Read more Connecting with readers
HUGE mistake
No matter how far you get, hurdles will always exist. Sometimes they come in the form of people, events, or… Read more HUGE mistake
Knowing your Audience
Everything has a message. Media is everywhere. We’re pummeled by images, logos, brands, tag lines, phrases, and more words than… Read more Knowing your Audience
Good “Bad Guys”
Talk About Writing
I’m about to sit down and record my guest talk for the Bards and Sages eFestival of Words. If there’s… Read more Talk About Writing
