Barbara Kingsolver once likened writing fiction to planting a garden in the desert. Meanwhile, writing nonfiction is weeding an overgrown hillside into something beautiful. I'm going to let you in on a little secret. ... I'm more weeder than planter. Most of what I write is nonfiction, and I know a few Sub It Clubbers are in... Continue Reading →
When you're querying fiction it really is all about the manuscript. If it's great then a good bio is just icing on the cake. Sure it can be hard to talk about yourself, but it's a good idea to let the person you are submitting to know at least a little something about you. Or... Continue Reading →
Who doesn't like talking about themselves? Well, actually, most writers. Because we're shy, retiring introverts. In the main. But if you don't toot your own horn, who's going to? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g592I-p-dc The trick is to toot cleverly, and at just the right tone and volume to get an agent or editor's attention. The first fact in... Continue Reading →
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