Write at the beginning
The beginning is the best place to start. Flying pigs and snorting angels – is it that obvious? Not always. I suggested why to start with the end in my previous blog. But then
How do I write a novel?
Someone posted they would like to know how to start out writing a novel. Another post asked : can you be taught to write a novel? Reaction to the above: Boy, what loaded questions.
Private: Why write?
We are all shaped by our childhood experiences. It is the path we choose that will make the difference. As a small child my grandfather told me stories. They weren’t memorable, b
Amazing editor
Received an email from my Editor (can I say that – my Editor?) She wrote that she has put in a request for a contract. Really. Is this for real?
What happened next…
After initial communications with the President/Editor-in-Chief – another real live editor sent an email asking me to send the full manuscript – to properly evaluate!At this po
They are passing it on
They are passing it on! It’s actually got past go! Impossible, right? But it happened. I instantly began building a very high wall along with knitting a steel suit of armour wait
Luck on my side
Sometimes you can change your luck as you are about to find out…. Here we are, back to my initial enquiry with a publisher – months passed, and rejection loomed. Then something
Rejections
No doubt you have heard of authors who have made it big but have had many rejections before being spotted. The trouble with rejection is it can send you down the path wailing: “I
Editors are angels
Editors are Angels You may feel an editor is important before you send anything out. They are terrific. No question. However, I blithely thought editors were those wonderous ethe
Synopsis – book blurb – elevator pitch
Synopsis – book blurb – elevator pitch All of this is may seem extraordinarily obvious. But it was the first time I really focussed on the nitty gritty and couldn’t believe h