As writers we spend a lot of time inside of our heads. A LOT. I’d say we also spend a GREAT deal of time focused on the future. OMGGG when will I sign with an agent? When if ever please please please will I find an editor who wants to buy my book? What if… Continue reading 5 things you can be proud of RIGHT NOW
Category: Writing Life
Miike Snow — A Song For No One (Video)
Oh my this weekend has been a little hectic, but the good kind of crazy. I'm working on finishing up some super secret things and I thought I'd share what's currently on my playlist. Let's interwebs dance for a bit then get back to work. Artist: Miike Snow Song: A Song For No One Video… Continue reading Miike Snow — A Song For No One (Video)
You’re so effing amazing
Here are some quotes mashed together. Print them out and stick them around the house. <333333333
Thanks, but no thanks. (Fake) Rejection letter hell.
For some road-to-publishing fun, I decided to take some of the most [in]famous rejection letters (sent to UBER famous authors), and combine them into one hellish rejection. May the dreaded form rejection never look quite-so-bad again, my fellow author-ly types. Have a fabulous day. <3333 *Rejection excerpts taken from the following authors/works: LOLITA by Vladimir… Continue reading Thanks, but no thanks. (Fake) Rejection letter hell.
A Day in the Life: Querying Phase
Regular blog followers know I'm just beginning to query my latest shiny manuscript. So I thought I’d interject some humor for others who are, or have ever been a part of the query-go-round. Enjoy! Day in the writing life: Querying Phase Morning coffee Open special query email Gasp when you see 10 new messages Swear… Continue reading A Day in the Life: Querying Phase
I wish that author was a friend, oh wait…she is!
"What really knocks me out is a book that, when you're all done reading it, you wish the author that wrote it was a terrific friend of yours and you could call him up on the phone whenever you felt like it. That doesn't happen much, though." — J.D. Salinger And sometimes, that very thing DOES… Continue reading I wish that author was a friend, oh wait…she is!
Publishing trends may come and go, but honesty always prevails.
Publishing trends may come and go, but honesty always prevails. Here's why. (In my opinion.) Every writer published, or unpublished fears the dreaded T word. TREND. Just mentioning t-who-should-not-be-named makes my stomach twist in a knot. Advice is dispensed by everyone and their mother on the subject, but what happens when the story that’s itching… Continue reading Publishing trends may come and go, but honesty always prevails.
Best maniacal meme ever…
My super awesome author/blogger/twitter/Neil Gaiman lovin’ (I swear she’s my twin) pal, Anita Grace Howard (from A Still And Quiet Madness) tagged me in a really fun Meme. Her awesome blogging pal Miss Jenny Phresh (of The Party Pony) made up these silly questions and they’re crazy fun. I’ve tagged some new and old blogging… Continue reading Best maniacal meme ever…
Oceans and streams and crits for water
When people reach out to do good for others, it warms my freaking little heart like you wouldn't believe. Therefore, I want to share with you something I'm seriously crushing on. There are only a few days left of the crits for water fundraising campaign, so don't wait to check it out. Agent critiques, Author… Continue reading Oceans and streams and crits for water
Top five [misquoted] things writers should avoid.
I like LOVE to post top quotes in various categories: Music, writing, food, and so on. But today I thought it’d be fun to twist some popular quotes around and turn them into HORRIBLE writing advice. Consider it an exercise in getting your brain back into the work grind. Happy Monday! XOXO Top five misquoted things that… Continue reading Top five [misquoted] things writers should avoid.
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