Fan fiction. Here we go. I don’t read it. Why? I prefer new characters, new worlds, new voices who are… Read more Circling the Same Track
Tag: industry
What is expected?
It’s nice to revisit old things. I like to re-read Jane Eyre, Wild Ink, Matilda; books I love, shows I… Read more What is expected?
Respect Yourself by Respecting YOUR Work
Everybody talks about the “process.” Finding, appreciating, and dealing with the “process.” But what does that even mean? It means,… Read more Respect Yourself by Respecting YOUR Work
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
Face-to-Face Agent Time
https://stlouiswritersconference.com/ The longer I go it alone the more I chant, “I need an agent.” At first it was a… Read more Face-to-Face Agent Time
Pulling the Plug
It’s as important to know when to walk away in publishing as it is in bad relationships. I’ve been writing… Read more Pulling the Plug
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
Reincarnation
It stinks when a publisher goes under. For whatever reason companies don’t always succeed. I always prefer traditional publishing and… Read more Reincarnation
Last Friday of 2018
I’m about to travel to my in-laws’ and my family is all fighting off a bad cold, it’s like a… Read more Last Friday of 2018
