You’ve had three rejections in the last month. An agent has just told you that the story you thought was great has lots of flaws. You’ve been writing for five years and not one single byline. Should you quit? My first response is no, never give up. However, here are some questions to ask yourself…
Tag: getting published
A Major Reason for Getting Rejected
No Tuesday guest blogger this week so thought I’d address a topic that’s been on my mind for several months. While I haven’t done as much reading over the summer as I’d hoped, I have read the beginning of many stories and chosen to pass on them. They might have been great stories but they…
Motivation-It’s What Separates The Unpublished and Published
A few months ago, I had one of those a-ah moments. I’ve been teaching and tutoring for over a decade but I suddenly figured out why some students succeed while others don’t. I can teach people all I know about writing but that won’t be helpful if they’re lacking one thing. No, it’s not talent or…
Monday Motivation-Make A Reader Happy
This might seem like a strange quote to motivate you to write, but think about this. What if the story you’ve been hesitating to write, putting off finishing, or even too afraid to submit, is one that’s going to bring a smile to someone’s face? A story so beautiful it turns a bad day into…
The Business of Self Publishing
Last week, I focused on the business side of writing. I had lots of people contact me saying how helpful my tips were and that got me thinking. These days, more writers are choosing to be self publishers…yes, I’m one of them now. Just because you’re doing everything yourself and more in control of what…
How To Stand Out From The Crowd
I probably don’t need to tell you that being a writer is a competitive business. Whether you write fiction or non-fiction, it’s a crowded pursuit. I remember talking to a fellow freelance writer and he said something that stuck with me even to this day. Writers are just like dogs all going after the…
Goal Setting-Be Specific
We’re just about at the half way point of 2019. A great time to look back at the first six months and ahead to the final half of the year. What goals did you set for 2019? Have you achieved any or all of them? Here are five tips for making sure each one is given…
Monday Motivation-I Want To Be A Writer
This is one of my favorite quotes that I really believe in. This week, say the words I want to be a writer. Say it out loud, write it someplace you’ll see it every day. Tell your best friend or even share it on social media. Cast it out into the universe, continue to believe…
Reviews…it’s why getting published is an uphill battle
I’m slowly making my way through the many books I have stored on my Kindle. Some of them I’ve purchased while others have been free ones. Before I hit the buy with one click button at Amazon, I check out the look inside feature and read the first couple of pages. Most of the…
It Only Takes One Yes
This quote reminds me that no matter how many times your story gets rejected, it just takes one editor to say yes and you’re a published author.