Submitting to Another Publisher
Submitting manuscripts to publishers, agents and small presses can be a bitter pill. Read on to learn about my latest submission adventure.
Submitting manuscripts to publishers, agents and small presses can be a bitter pill. Read on to learn about my latest submission adventure.
Writing conferences are an essential step on the path to being a published author. But that doesn’t mean you should search for the nearest one and pony up the fee to attend. I’m a hope*writers certified writing coach. Hope*writers is sponsoring a writing conference in November. (Check out the details for live and virtual tickets.) …
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Facebook algorithms favor video. Oh, and groups. So, to get the best organic exposure on facebook, post videos in your groups. Sure. Whatever you say. Who said it? People who know all about making your brand stand out. Professionals who are PAID to make videos that bring in customers. But I’m an author. I’m not …
Once should have been enough because twice was too much. If someone asked me to, I’d go see it a third time. Yes, I’m talking about AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR. This post contains my review. It includes spoilers. If you haven’t seen the film, stop reading right now. I don’t want to ruin the experience for …
My Muse is extroverted in every imagined scenario. My actual body and mind are introverted enough to happily stay home every weekend reading a book. While Musie celebrated the idea of the Deep Thinker’s Writing Retreat, my mind shriveled into the fetal position and begged to visit a library instead. Preferably the one on my …
Weekends are the perfect time for cuddling up in front of a fire with a good book. It’s even better if you can get a bite-sized story that fills the one or two free hours perfectly. And I have a recommendation that fits both bills: ONE SNOWY NIGHT. This is a new collection of four …
In my experience, watching award-winning films is a mixed bag. Some are masterpieces in every way and others leave a person shaking their head (UNFORGIVEN). So I had low expectations when I viewed LA LA LAND. This is not a review of the movie. It’s a reflection of underlying themes in any work of art. …
I fall asleep easily when I first go to bed. Most nights, I can drop back into slumber after urgency wakes me for a trip across the tile floor to the bathroom. And it’s really not accurate to suggest things keep me awake. To clarify: once I wake up, there are a number of things …