Querying Triage
Thinking about querying can be overwhelming and a bit nauseating to boot. Mostly there’s just so many questions. So little feedback. So much lost sleep! Instead of thinking about querying as it’s own unique situation that doesn’t happen the same way in other industries, think of it like a job search. Yes! It’s another overwhelming […]
Shelved Stories
Today, I’m thinking about shelved stories. Those lonely ideas you treasured once upon a time that are now stuck in a state of completion but are no longer relevant. Maybe they couldn’t make it when you queried, or couldn’t catch an eye on sub, perhaps they’re the stories your readers and writing friends thought needed […]
NESCBWI Top 5
Every writing conference I attend teaches me some nugget of knowledge I hadn’t realized or put into words before. Often there is more than one light-bulb moment. The latest writer-palooza was no different and I hope some of the findings I learned will prove helpful to you all as well! 1- Openings need to change […]
THE Post
Yes, this is THE POST. The post about THE THING that you all know it’s about. BUT before I get into specifics, let’s rewind a bit. I’ve been telling stories and writing for as long as I can remember. I seriously began writing with the intention of being published in 2008. It was a MG […]
Pitch Wars Mentee 2014
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