Morgan Hazelwood: Writer In Progress
If you want to be a writer, the ubiquitous “they” tell you that you need to “Establish a Social Media Presence”, but so much of the advice out there is aimed at Non-fiction writers.
Non-fiction writers sell books based on establishing their expertise in a particular area.
Fiction writers? We sell books based on the story, the writing, and word-of-mouth.
So how do we make social media work for us?
You can only spend so long revising and editing a novel. Somewhere between revision 3 and revision 12, you’re probably going to be done with your book. But now what?
If you want to get your novel traditionally published, you’re gonna need to query some agents. But why?
Read on to see Morgan answer:
1. Why Would A Person Choose To Try Traditional Publishing?
2. Why Not Just Query Publishers?
3. Why Would Agents Reject Your Manuscript?
4. What Are The Benefits Of Having An Agent?
5. Where Do You Find An Agent To Query?
6. How Do You Pick An Agent To Query?
7. How Do You Keep From Getting Form Rejections?
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Despite its problematic and revisionist history, in our current day and age, it’s one of our least commercialized holidays. (Excluding Black Friday)
It is the day where most of us gather with friends and family, to feast, and celebrate togetherness. No gifts, no gimmicks, no themed stuffed animals, unless you count the turkey (and most people I know fix the stuffing separately, but really, no one wants to call it ‘dressing’, because that’s what goes on salads, not a bread filled casserole-thing).
Just food and togetherness.
And a moment to stop and think and appreciate all the things we have.
For those who can’t be with their loved ones for the holidays, and those who have complicated family and friend relationships, my heart goes out to you and yours.
For those who would rather just stay home and away from everything, who am I to stop you from celebrating -or not- in your own way.
But for me, in honor of the holiday, I’d like to share a few of the things I’m thankful for.
WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS 