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
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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
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
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
The Ingredients for Success
No this isn’t chainmail or some half-assed quick fix. Here’s the real truth of meeting your goals. You need: Talent: Without… Read more The Ingredients for Success
Instant Gratification
Everyone is looking for something. Most of us want to find it quick. We want to get where we’re going,… Read more Instant Gratification
It’s Electric
How you write, how you work with others, how you see yourself and your stories means everything. I’ve met too… Read more It’s Electric
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
