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So when you’re a writer and you’re in the Query Zone, you have these REALLY HARD things[1] to do, which are not in any particular order, because this is MY blog and I can do things out of order if I so desire. And I do. 1. Put yourself and your story out there. I know...
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Category Archives: publishingWhat? A week? It’s been a week since my Last Brilliant Post? How does such a thing happen? I’ll tell you how it happens. You just go ahead and live a little of your life and your blogging time diminishes to a little sparkly crystal of preciousness which you hold near your heart and stare... I read Ann Cannon’s lovely blog post this morning, and I wanted to clap. And cheer. And say “Amen.” But since everyone around here is still sleeping (except Kid 4, who is [coincidentally] reading a book by the same brilliant Ms. Cannon) I refrain from noise. I will just link to her post about enjoying... So writers know that the most intimidating part of the writing process is not the novel, it’s the query letter. (Do writers know that? Or am I the only one scared of a 4-paragraph letter?) Anyway. I’m teaching Query Class to Mrs. G’s 8th grade honors lit classes today. And we’re making a great project.... No, really, what AM I doing? I feel a little silly even writing a post like this, because, really, who cares? But some people have been asking. So that means someone cares. If it isn’t you, feel free to go get yourself an apple or a cupcake. I’ll promise not to be offended. But here’s... I love when writers post their FAQ. So I’ll give you all a little important information. Here are the things I get asked most frequently: Q: Do I have any clean pants, Mom? A: Did you put them in a hamper? Because if you did, I washed them. If they were carefully wadded up under... I got a note from Publisher last night letting me know that they’d decided on a new title for my book. I don’t know if I’m allowed to share it yet, so I won’t, but let me say that it’s causing a little work on my part. And we all know by now how I... |