During a beta read, I told the author whose MS I was reading that the plot unfolded without any surprises; it happened exactly as I first thought it would. I told her there weren't any twists in the plot. And, in short, she asked me if it needed a twist. And I didn't have a … Continue reading Every Story Needs a Twist
Tag: writing
On Subjectivity
Almost every form rejection I've gotten has included a line on how subjective the publishing industry is, and I shouldn't feel disheartened that I didn't snag whichever agent I had queried and been subsequently rejected by. I shouldn't feel disheartened. But I do. Each rejection hammers the nail a little bit further in, each thud … Continue reading On Subjectivity
Some Quotes for the Struggling Writer (300th Post!)
Guys, guys guys - this is my 300th post. How crazy is that? I know that may not seem like a big number, but it's a milestone for me. There are other bloggers with posts in the 1000s, and maybe one day I'll get there, but for right now, I'd like to share some quotes … Continue reading Some Quotes for the Struggling Writer (300th Post!)
Beatrice B. Morgan 