I write most of my work on the computer, but I still like to write by hand occasionally. If I write a poem, I like to write the first draft by hand. There is something about the pen gliding across the page, it just seems much more personal. I also like to jot down ideas … More Writing Tip Wednesday: Write By Hand.
Hi Everyone, I’ve had a fairly productive week writing wise. I contacted the person I wanted to beta read my YA epic fantasy and she said she would read it 🙂 So while that is happening I’ve decided to work on the next draft of Rift, my YA sci-fi. I have gone through the first … More A Writerly Update 26.
I have discovered this great blog called The Write Life. It is full of great articles that are extremely helpful to writers. I want to share with you links to 3 articles that you might like to read. 1) What Does a Literary Agent Want to See When They Google You? 2) Querying Literary Agents: … More Writing Tip Wednesday: On Querying Literary Agents.
Hi Everyone, A short and sweet post today. So last week I pledged to finish the read through of my YA epic fantasy this week and I am happy to report that I’ve done it! I work so much better to deadlines, and having to report back to you all gave me just the kind … More A Writerly Update 25.
I follow the Miss Stark’s First Victim blog written by Authoress. It is a great blog for aspiring authors. (For those ready to query, she even hosts regular secret agent contests.) She critiques manuscripts (for money) and lately has been sharing observations she has made while editing to help improve our writing. On Monday she … More Writing Tip Wednesday: On Nothing Happening In Your Opening Scene.
Hi Everyone, I have had a fairly busy week this week so I didn’t get as much writing done as I would like. I even had one day I didn’t get to write at all 😦 I usually write everyday so just having one day off practically kills me. The sad news is I didn’t … More A Writerly Update 24.
Hi Everyone, welcome to this week’s writerly update. I have mainly been concentrating on my YA epic Fantasy as this is the one I have decided I am going to send out on submission when it is ready. YA author Susan Dennard just sold her YA epic fantasy to Tor & Tor UK which I … More A Writerly Update 23.
Hi Everyone, This update is going to be short and sweet because I’ve only been concentrating on one thing this week: my YA epic fantasy. I told you all last week that I pulled out my YA epic fantasy after seeing it on agents manuscript wish lists via twitter. Thankfully I had already done edits … More A Writerly Update 22.
Hi, Everyone! I’ve had a very productive writing week this week and am happy with everything I’ve gotten done. I edited and sent away a short love story for adults. This one had to be sent via regular post, which is something I haven’t done in years, these days most people accept email. I also … More A Writerly Update 21.
I subscribe to Janis Hardy’s blog and today I received a wonderful post that I want to share with you all (talk about perfect timing.) Agent Sarah Megibow from Nelson Literary agency (and who just so happens to be one of the agents I will be querying in a couple of months when my manuscript … More Writing Tip Wednesday: Agent Sara Megibow’s Tips On The Emotionally Healthy Publishing Career
Rochelle L. Sharpe 