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: success
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
Following a Dream
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
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
What Pauly Shore Taught Me
I’m one lucky lady. I’ve got a pretty cool writing career, awesome weirdos for kids, and the most adorably entertaining… Read more What Pauly Shore Taught Me
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
