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
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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!)
On Recovering from Writer’s Block
We've all had those amazing, brain-blasting moments where we write like the wind; the creative juice is flowing; the words keep coming; and you write into the wee hours of the morning. Likewise, we've all had those dull, brain-squeezing moments where it feels like we can't string two words together. Plot pieces aren't connecting. We … Continue reading On Recovering from Writer’s Block
