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
Category: Writer’s Woes
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?
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)