When I was doing my MFA, one of my classes partook in an online chat with a self-published and traditionally published author. She had done well for herself; I don't remember her name or the books she wore. They were YA Distopia. But - the point: We all had to have questions for her, and … Continue reading Self-Published Stamp
Category: Writer’s Woes
The Life of a Writer is full of Stress, Tears, and Booze
Pitch Wars opens this next Monday (the 27th) - or the submissions open. I've narrowed my list of mentors to four (STRESSFUL). I had a list, but then the mentors posted wish lists and talked more about what they would like to see, and I re-did my list. And I'm beyond stressed about it - … Continue reading The Life of a Writer is full of Stress, Tears, and Booze
When will I consider myself a successful writer?
A few weeks ago, while drinking, the wine loosened those deep-down thoughts that I often shove away because I know how stupid they are. I mentioned to a friend (who was also drinking) how I hadn't done anything with my life, how I was a failure, how I think my family thinks I'm a bum … Continue reading When will I consider myself a successful writer?
Beatrice B. Morgan 