Ah, my dear readers, I’m in need of some inspiration. What direction should I head with future blog posts? Do all you wonderful readers and writers like what I’ve talked about so far? What kind of stuff would you like to see more of? These were the deep questions I pondered into the wee hours […]
This is something I get asked a lot: what’s the difference between YA and adult fiction? So rather than continuing to reinvent this wheel, I’ll just write a blog and direct people to it from now on. Sneaky, eh? To begin with it is important to have a protagonist firmly within the standard age–typically younger […]
It’s that time again, everyone! It’s CRITS FOR WATER time! My drawing is up TODAY! One lucky contestant will win a 50 page manuscript critique !!!! Plus, if you are a reader of THIS blog (meaning you’ll see this sneaky message!) I’ll throw in a query critique too! To get your name entered into the […]
5 out of 5 stars. Wow. Just WOW. I finally picked up the sequel to Rachel Hawkins Hex Hall (which I adored), and I devoured it in a single sitting. If you liked the creepy-factor, spunky heroine, and super sexy Archer from the first book, then you will be blown away by book 2. Sophie […]
♥ Time for some community feedback! ♥ MaryAnn Kempher is the second lucky “winner” from May’s Query Day, and so her shiny, revised query is now ready for some group feedback! As always, be HELPFUL, be gentle, and leave your comments below. ~~~ Dear Agent, I believe my book and what you are currently looking […]
I feel like I’m always Debbie Downer on Let the Words Flow. Discouragement and depression—not the most uplifting topics. But you know what? I actually feel pretty good most of the time. And then there are those extra-special moments. You know the ones I mean: the moments when you’ve just achieved a goal. Honestly, there […]
It’s that time, everyone! It’s CRITS FOR WATER time! My auction is up TODAY! And the highest bidder will win a 50 page manuscript critique !!!! Plus, if you are a reader of THIS blog (meaning you’ll see this sneaky message!) I’ll throw in a query critique too! You will have 2 days to get […]
5 out of 5 stars. This book is WONDERFUL. Don’t let the poorly designed cover fool you. Saundra Mitchell’s Shadowed Summer is one of the most entertaining, spine-tingling ghost stories I’ve ever read. Ever. Iris is ready for another hot, routine summer in her small Louisiana town, hanging around the Red Stripe grocery with her […]
Wow. You did it. You finished Lesson 5, and now you’re almost at the end! Can you FEEL THE EXCITEMENT? This lesson will be (compared to the others) a piece of cake. The first part is completely mindless. Supplies Needed Today: A computer Your revised, scrawled-upon manuscript A comfy chair
You might be a little worn out from Lesson 4. No worries–take a break. Give yourself some time. It’s always good to get distance between you and your novel. Now, I realize that not everyone will print out their novel, and I know not everyone will revise by hand. That’s fine. Do what you do, […]
