This week I hope to finish the first draft of Devil’s Blood 3. First draft of the third book…wow! I remember when I thought I’d finished the first novel. I was so proud of myself, of it. Then, I started to query literary agents. A few said kind words, but all of them declined representation. … Continue reading A Writer’s Tale (Mine)
Category: Writer’s Woes
Rainy Days
It’s been raining for the last week or so. I mean, flooding has been a real issue in the heartland. Roads, fields, backyards – there’s a lot of puddles. Big puddles. I love this weather – not the flooding part, but the rain shower in the spring part. The sky is blue-gray-steel and the rain … Continue reading Rainy Days
Setting Realistic Goals
"This weekend, I'll revise my novel." Hold up; how long is this novel? How long is your weekend? To revise a 75k novel in a two-day span is an unrealistic goal. You, my dear writer friend, are setting yourself up for failure. Even the best writers with sharp attention spans couldn't do that feat, unless … Continue reading Setting Realistic Goals
Beatrice B. Morgan 