Language exists for one reason — to convey a thought or concept.
So what makes a word real? To me? If you’ve successfully conveyed your thought, you’ve used real words.
Morgan Hazelwood: Writer In Progress
Language exists for one reason — to convey a thought or concept.
So what makes a word real? To me? If you’ve successfully conveyed your thought, you’ve used real words.
I got a LOT of form rejections last year, that pushed me into taking a break from querying. I’m currently embracing options #4 and #3, but contemplating #5, #6, and #7. Which methods have you tried?
Rejection hurts. When an agent rejects my work, I always want to know why — is it not right for them, bad timing, or is it something I can actually fix. So, I’ve tried to get really skilled at reading between the lines of rejection letters. Spoiler alert: they’re usually NOT going to give you a reason.
I know, I talk a lot about queries and the querying process. You may have even heard me say most of this before, but I’ve decided to break it out again in a clean format. Because?
Query letters are hard.
Also? I made a nifty infographic!
If you want to be traditionally published, you’re gonna need an agent. Which means — you need to query an agent. Here are 9 terms you’re gonna run into.
I’m back in the querying trenches, sending out my beloved manuscript that I’ve worked over and polished and revised oh so many times.
Sending it out and hoping for someone to want it. To love it the way I do.
It’s been a couple months and I wanted to check in. Apparently, being a blogger, Youtuber, podcaster, actively querying author, and social media addict for over 7 years can burn someone out. Who knew?
Each January, I like to look at what I’ve been up to and re-prioritize. Last year was a year of reading, revision, and conventions. This year? Well, I think I want to focus on my writing.
Past Retrospectives: 2022 1/2 | 2022 2/2 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 As 2023 comes…