http://youtu.be/e_RWrLZb5N8 If you didn't see that coming, you just don't know me. People are different--I know that comes as a complete shock to all of you writers. (<---SARCASM) And when The Call comes, we dream that on the other end of our tired little flip phone is our knight in shining armor, come to... Continue Reading →
This post is quick, down and dirty. Most agents and editors understand that you are querying multiple outlets at once. In fact, many expect you to--they don't want your hopes and dreams to rest in their hands alone. Yes, there are a few who would like an exclusive, and I can understand why. Bad behavior... Continue Reading →
When working on a query letter it can be great to look at those that worked. A simple letter that puts the story front and center is best. Lucky for us, author Amy Dixon was kind enough to share the query letter for her fun picture book, Marathon Mouse! Here's her letter: Dear Ms. Reynolds:... Continue Reading →
Have you ever heard of “The March Dip”? This is not something tasty to spread on a cracker but a drop in motivation during the month of March. The school year calendar of our student days can influence us. For me, September is a point of departure: the summer is over, school’s beginning and it’s... Continue Reading →
I am THRILLED. THRILLED, I TELL YOU, TO BE HERE. Hope you guys are having fun, getting off the couch and realizing you CAN DO THIS THING. Let's talk about something you should dabble in even before you start querying: Social Media. You've heard blogging is dead? You just don't get Twitter? Think Facebook is... Continue Reading →
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