As promised, here’s an update on my querying progress: A lot of agents are closed to queries. Queries—if you don’t know—take a long time. Even if you have everything prepared. When I send a query letter, I usually have to go through about four to five different agent profiles because many are closed. Then I … Continue reading A querying update—
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A writer’s journey (part five) – small publications
Eventually the editing has to stop, right? All the hours to days to months to years of editing that one certain story cannot keep going on. It's difficult to stop. It's more difficult to get your stories out there and known, however. Many literary agents love to accept writers that already have a name for … Continue reading A writer’s journey (part five) – small publications
To my readers
To: My current and future readers From: An unknown writer I changed some of the lyrics to fit writers more, but the meaning still stands. From artist to artist, it's all the same. We need you, Readers. Give me a heart to hold the godlike truthGive me one good soul that I can tell it … Continue reading To my readers
A fake unknown lie to writers
"Your stories are amazing," Jacob texts me one afternoon. "There’s no way it can get better. I tried to find a way and I couldn’t." Liar. "Send some more stories my way!" I bite the inside of my bottom lip, trying not to show too much emotion. Even if he’s not in the room to … Continue reading A fake unknown lie to writers