Why Books?
“I’m not interested in writing short stories. Anything that doesn’t take years of your life and drive you to suicide hardly seems worth doing.” – Cormac McCarthy I complain a
November 3, 2016
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As Far As You Can See
“Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you’ll be able to see further.” – Thomas Carlyle I’ve queried one hundred and five agents. From the results
September 3, 2016
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Naked
“Writing is a socially acceptable form of getting naked in public.” – Paulo Coelho That’s exactly how I feel sending queries to agents. Naked. Even if I weren’t an off-the-scale
August 3, 2016
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Do The Math!
“Go down deep enough into anything and you will find mathematics.” ~Dean Schlicter I was surprised recently during a conversation with my left-brained friend, Maureen. I was complaining about the
July 4, 2016
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Platform, Platform, Platform
“I’m a hustler, baby; I sell water to a well!” ― Jay-Z In real estate, it’s “location, location, location.” These days, in writing, it’s “platform, platform, platform.” Before the sales
June 3, 2016
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Thick Hide
“I would advise anyone who aspires to a writing career that before developing his talent he would be wise to develop a thick hide.” – Harper Lee It’s been twenty
May 3, 2016
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Head, heart, or gut?
“Don’t you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct.” – Barbara Corcoran I believe there are three ways to figure things out: with your head, with your heart, or
April 4, 2016
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Continue Under All Circumstances
“Continue under all circumstances. Don’t be tossed away. Make positive effort for the good.” – Katagiri Roshi, Zen Master I’m just back from ten days in New Mexico. I had
March 4, 2016
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Dating for Writers
“Whenever I want a really nice meal, I start dating again.” – Susan Healy Thankfully I don’t have to date to get a great meal. Ed, my husband, is a
February 4, 2016
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Practice
“Give someone a book, they’ll read for a day. Teach someone how to write a book, they’ll experience a lifetime of paralyzing self-doubt.” – Lauren DeStefano People ask me for
January 4, 2016
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