Writing

8 Things NOT to Say to an Agent

After my latest writing group I realized how many queries I've sent over the years. How much digging I've done over and over again. And realized there are some common things that really tick agents off. Let me be really clear, this is not everyone. It's just what I see commonly on different social sites.… Continue reading 8 Things NOT to Say to an Agent

Writing

A Writer’s Phases of Rejection- a Mini Memoir

Aggghhh!!! Another rejection, personal too, so close yet so unbelievably out of reach. Have you felt this? Where did you go next? My current state of pregnancy makes a nice shot of tequila or deep glass of wine not an option. So what does a sober person do with rejection? Here are the stages I found… Continue reading A Writer’s Phases of Rejection- a Mini Memoir

Writing

Query Letter Conundrum

I recently had the opportunity to attend a query letter boot camp. Thanks to Caffeinated Press for hosting, it was extremely insightful. I did bring a query letter with me, and I ignorantly thought it was perfect. I now know better. I’d like to share some of the feedback I got with you. Hopefully, you… Continue reading Query Letter Conundrum