Incorporating Critique

Getting a manuscript read and critiqued can really help a story shine. But, where do you find the right people to critique your work and what’s the best way to incorporate their feedback?

Working with a Three-Act Structure

It’s not as strict and formulaic as it sounds!

#writingTips from #balticon55

Yes, That IS a ‘Real Word’

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.

7 Ways Writers Handle Rejection

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?

The 13 Types of Responses Writers Get When Querying Agents

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.

The 5 Components of a Query Letter

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!

9 Terms All Querying Authors Should Know

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.

Top 5 Songs To Query By

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.

Burnout is a BEAST

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?