In writing, as in life, it's important to celebrate every milestone, no matter how big or small...
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I needed a space where I didn't self-censor, where I could be messy and raw and wise and silly...
We've all heard of killing your darlings but what about those that survive the mass murders?
If writing a novel is like being in a long-term relationship, then seeking publication is like being ready to date again after years of marriage...
The step-by-step guide to querying agents. Note: You will probably need chocolate...
At the start of this year, I decided I wanted to work one day a week less so I could devote a whole day to writing. Instantly I thought, what a dumb idea...
I've become a serial killer of my darlings. Or perhaps mass murderer would be a better description...
Finding an agent is a lot like speed dating - you get one chance to catch their attention, you have to communicate a lot of information about why you're perfect for them in a short amount of time, and you're surrounded by others doing exactly the same thing...
I admit it. I'm an over-writer. I write my way into scenes and all the way back out of them, I write whole chapters that don't need to be there. My first drafts are ridiculously long. I know this because I throw away more words than I end up with. My first edit starts with … Continue reading Does Size Really Matter?
Finding an agent can be pretty daunting. I went through the process for my last manuscript and after a few knockbacks, was fortunate enough to be picked up by someone I considered to be the rockstar of the literary agent world...
