“What’s a writer like you doing in a place like this?” The white rabbit asked. “Somebody told me this is the road that leads to publication.” “Really? How long have you been on it?” “Couple of lifetimes.” “Oh dear. Any luck yet?” Said the rabbit, his eyes gleaming with curiosity. “Not so far. And once…
Tag: Publication
KEEP IT TO YOURSELF, SOMETIMES
I remember one of my first writers conferences. I pitched a project to one of the visiting agents or editors, and I remember being so thrilled when he asked to see the first three chapters. Later, one of the more seasoned conference attendees asked me how my pitch went and in my excitement I told…
5 Things You Should NEVER Do in Fiction
By J.A. (Julie) Kazimer Writers are given a lot of rules when we first start writing: Don’t change tense, don’t head-hop, don’t plagiarize the Bible… After awhile, we learn to pick and choose what rules are right for us and our work. But there are still some NEVER to be broken rules like those below:…
Look Who is Coming to Colorado Gold: A Conversation with Agent Sue Brower
“One of my favorite quotes about writing comes from John Gardner’s The Art of Fiction: “…fiction does its work by creating a dream in the reader’s mind.” I want to be so engrossed in the story that I am disoriented when I close the book. I do not acquire based solely on genre because publisher and consumer trends change so quickly. But give me a well written book and I think I can pitch it anywhere, anytime.”
The Sound of One Hand Clapping by Rebecca Taylor
By Rebecca Taylor Yesterday, I uploaded my most recent book, The Exquisite and Immaculate Grace of Carmen Espinoza, to Kindle—Yes, I self published it. And as I, only hours later took it down to make changes (I suspect it won’t be the last time) I wondered: Why don’t more writers make the leap into self-publishing?…