Writing Advice from a Writer (Part 2)
Ova Girl asks:
Reading what you have to say about rejections for book proposals, I wanted to know…when do you give up. (Not you giving up, I mean ‘one’) The hard thing I…
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Real Quick (Writing News)
I am super-duper busy this week, having adrenaline flashes and Tazmanian-Devil-esque flurries of activity all over the place. I’m thinking I’ll be busy next week, too, at least until after the Feb. 2 reading.
I know … Read the rest!
Newsflash!
I sold my fourth book today. Yay!
It’s another kids’ book, and it’s called Sunflowers. (Assuming they don’t change the title between now and publishing date.)
Anyhow. I’m happy.
Meanwhile
I’m also tired. And working like a maniac … Read the rest!
Chreativity
So now I’m in the post-holiday, early new year phase where I feel all pumped-up to start new projects. Why does this happen every year? Because Christmas fuels creativity, I think.
I have one writing project that’s almost done, … Read the rest!
Dissatisfaction
Last week I was thinking that I had a lot of stuff to be thankful for. In fact, I felt so thankful that it seemed like Thanksgiving had finally arrived, a whole month late in my mind. Either that … Read the rest!
Real Quick
Went on the radio tonight to promote the upcoming Houston Poetry Fest workshop I’m doing, and it was fun. I met a local poet whose I now christen, psuedonymously, Deann Bon Jovi. Hi, Deann! (Bon Jovi.)
Oh, PS, … Read the rest!
Up in the Air
We were supposed to close on my house on Friday, but then it didn’t happen. We should close Monday. At first I was upset about it, but now I’m okay. These things happen, people tell me.… Read the rest!
Multiple Choice
1. How do you decide what colors to paint your new house?
a. You walk into the house and let it speak to you, like a canvas would. Read the rest!
b. You drive to Home Depot and tell the man …
I lied to you guys. I’m sorry.
Remember the other day, when I was having that massive drama attack about not being able to buy a house, and I said I was renting a house, instead? Well, luckily my … Read the rest!
The Feeling
Sometimes I’ll write something and, when I’m done, I feel sick. Trembly and weak, with chills. Like I’m coming down with the flu. Or like I might throw up.
That feeling used to make me feel like I … Read the rest!
