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?
Category: Writer’s Woes
Querying (Take 5)
I've been gearing up to try my hand at #PitchWars; it's a mentor-mentee program where aspiring writers (me) can apply (with a query, synopsis, and a sample chapter) to be chosen by a published writer. That published writer will then become a mentor. She will read her mentee's MS, query, and synopsis in hopes to … Continue reading Querying (Take 5)
Optimists Only
I need a sign on my office door that reads "Optimists Only." I'm so tired of hearing negative news - about people, about events, about everything. Negative, negative, negative, all the time. No one wants to listen to that. That's why when someone is legitimately depressed and needs to talk to someone, no one wants … Continue reading Optimists Only