Read Part 1 in this series. Read Part 3 in this series. So, in case you missed Part 1, I am trying to lay out the very SIMPLE BASICS to getting published… I emphasize “simple” and “basics” here because every author’s journey is different and because, although things seem clear-cut on the surface, they are actually […]
As Sarah said Monday, the casual idea of coauthoring a book didn’t become a REAL idea for months. And then the actual world-building and novel-writing happened in a matter of weeks. We were pushing out two to three scenes a day and letting go of our egos (because how else can you let someone read […]
An estimated 1 billion people on earth do not have access to clean water. Over 5000 children under age 5 die each day from unsafe water. But there’s something you can do about it. On March 31st, my crit partner, the amazing Kat Brauer, will begin her 3-month campaign to RAISE MONEY FOR WATER.
Today’s query is our last, and it’s from a beginning writer — in other words, BE GENTLE. While everyone has been offering amazing feedback, we can all come across harsh if we’re not careful. So try to be helpful but sweet for this newbie — it’s her first attempt at querying! 🙂 ~~~ Dear Agent, […]
This week is Query Week on Let the Words Flow! We’re offering in-depth critiques from ourselves and several agents, so you’ll definitely want to stop by! Today is we have my close friend Amanda Plavich at bat — the same lady who took my fabulous author photos (isn’t she a multitalented Renaissance gal?) , so please leave your thoughts in the […]
First off, be sure to stop by Regan Leigh’s blog, where I’ve done a guest post weighing in on the negative book review “controversy”. Quick summary: Don’t do it. Period. Also, this week is Query Week on Let the Words Flow! We’re offering in-depth critiques from ourselves and several agents, so you’ll definitely want to stop […]
This week is Query Week on Let the Words Flow! We’re offering in-depth critiques from ourselves and several agents, so you’ll definitely want to stop by! Today is we have Laura Pauling‘s query, so please leave your feedback in the comment section. If you leave nasty comments, I will destroy you. Now go out and […]
Today is Maggie‘s turn, so please leave your feedback in the comment section. Remember: all snark will be destroyed! Spread the word so Maggie can get tons of help (not that she needs it, of course)! ~~~ Dear Agent, After two mysterious young men show up at her high school prom, 16-year-old Avery Hunter finds […]
Melinda R. Cordell is up today, so please leave your thoughts in the comment section. Remember: all snark will be destroyed! Spread the word so Melinda can get tons of helpful feedback! ~~~ Dear Nice Agent Person: I’m querying you because you’re so awesome, et cetera. After being bullied for the millionth time in seventh […]
Put your hands together for Holly (my fab crit partner!). Her query is below for community feedback, so please leave your thoughts in the comments (no snark permitted). Spread the word so Holly can get as much quality criticism as possibility! ~~~ Dear Agent Sooz, Because you are fantastic and wonderful and have a love […]