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Keep Getting Rejections? Don’t Give Up!
Rejections are all part of the submissions process, but it's how you deal with them that counts. At...
Who Should Edit Your Work? Hear About My Own Process.
A few weeks ago, someone asked me to do a blog on the editing process and who to trust when it comes to...
Lauren Chater and her Speedy Journey to Publication
Lauren Chater is an author to follow for advice on all things writing/querying/publishing and agenting. Her...
Starting fresh: ways in which we write…
I am fascinated by how writers begin novels. Some sit down and simply begin tapping at the keys while others...
Emily Paull: A well-experienced debut author
You would need to take a really long breath just to list the amount of awards, writing experiences, industry...
Why my blogging voice is nothing like my novel voice
Someone the other day said they could hear my voice in my blogs. It made me think about this style of...
Stepping Back into Character: Why it Takes Time to Adjust.
When I opened that first email with my agent detailing how much she loved my story and my protagonist...
Bestselling Author Rachel Johns and the Reality of Getting Noticed…
Rachel Johns isn't just an English teacher and lover of Diet Coke. You only have to look at her beautifully...
From MS Submissions to Contracts: How I made it There.
Most of you know I’ve been writing since I could. I have a box in my shed filled with old stained...