What did we read? |
The past several months I have been reading young adult, middle grade, and chapter books to brush up on children's literature. They say, "Read what you want to write." That sounds like good advice to ...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:26:00 GMT |
Hearing and mis-hearing |
Lately I've allowed myself to get sucked in to a British television show called Project Catwalk. Twleve Brits vie to become their country's next primo designer. Sound familiar? It shou...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:25:00 GMT |
Agent Update |
My goal of having an agent by next April is still firmly on my agenda...still on my radar. I've spent the past week polishing the returned items from several agencies. Most sent along a...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:35:00 GMT |
Writing without typing |
I'm always very excited to get my hands on the newest technology, and if that technology has something to do with writing, then I'm over the moon. I had no idea there were software programs...
Posted by on Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:44:00 GMT |
Eight out and eight back |
I have received all eight of my agent queries back with 'no's' attached to them. One rejection I got was a mere half of sheet of paper, cut crookedly with three lines of no thank you's. Another return...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:07:00 GMT |
This Job is Taxing |
The payroll help line lights up like a beacon over Gahanna today. I answer the call in superhero fashion; complete with navy tights and one hand on my hip. Today's c...
Posted by on Wed, 07 May 2008 17:36:00 GMT |
Death of the Muse |
"Does the defendant wish to enter a plea?" the judge asked in a somber tone. The courtroom was silent as I stood, hands bound in front of me.
"No, I ...
Posted by on Mon, 05 May 2008 18:31:00 GMT |
This Ladys Fax |
I am a drone, buzzing lethargically through the halls of corporate America. My day is spent clicking my mouse through antiquated software, sloshing reams of paper from one sid...
Posted by on Thu, 01 May 2008 19:29:00 GMT |
Platform Anyone? |
I hope to spark some discussion concerning platform with regard to publishing. I've only attended two writing conferences and many of the sessions mentioned platform. As I understand it, the elus...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:15:00 GMT |
Blog Peeves |
I've spent the last few days reading over other people's blogs. If I'm reading correctly I'm seeing quite a few people in a similar situation as me; almost ready to reveal themselves to the reading pu...
Posted by on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:25:00 GMT |
