Submitting: Agents, Editors, Publishers – Oh, My!
You wrote your novel. You’ve edited it. Someone else has critiqued it. The manuscript is now the best possible version of your story. So … now what? Now it’s time to get published! And now the research begins, again. Photo Credit It’s not enough to finish a manuscript [...]
The Evolution Continues
For those of you who’ve been with me for years, you know that my blog changes. As I continue to learn about writing, and about myself, I recognize the need to adapt my blog to reflect me. As I grow, my blog needs to grow. I’ve learned a lot this [...]
Editing: Resources
You’ve read my opinions on editing and critiquing - the different ways you can improve your manuscript. The multi-published experts agree. Knowing how to edit fiction is as important as knowing how to write it. Here are a couple of highly recommended resources to help you improve your editing skills. [...]
My Ramblings: Zzzzzz … WAKE UP!
Photo Credit I just returned from a wonderful writer's conference (I'll write more about it on October 30). I learned a lot of useful things (as usual), but one thing really jumped out at me at the first session. It inspired and motivated me - you're going to [...]
Endings: Last Impressions
I dread endings because I never know what to expect. I’ve read a few (even from my favorite authors) that bothered me because I didn’t like the last thought, action, or phrase of the character - it was supposed to be more inspiring, more romantic … just more. Picture [...]