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July 27, 2015
4 Reasons Agents Want to Work With Storytellers
Storytelling is also known as a verbal art, but storytelling in terms of the words on a page is what agents are looking for in the slush pile. In the slush pile we know that writers are just beginning their journey. So what we're looking for is writers that know how to craft curiously. Interesting characters, smart but ambitious plots, hidden turns of events, and larger than life settings. Life is all in the details, are so are storytellers. Continue reading →
July 21, 2015
DFW Con: See you this weekend!
Dallas Fort Worth Writers: I’m coming your way! This weekend I’ll be at the following conference events: Ask An Agent Session 2 Dawn Frederick, Michelle Johnson, Lana Popovic, Christopher Rhodes, Carly Watters 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. Sunday There are a … Continue reading →
July 20, 2015
Cover Reveal: ANY OTHER GIRL by Rebecca Phillips
Did you see Rebecca Phillips reveal her cover for ANY OTHER GIRL last week? Here’s the description: After a disastrous, reputation-destroying party at the end of junior year, Kat Henley has a new plan. When it comes to boys—especially other … Continue reading →
July 13, 2015
Why Your Query Letter Should Focus On Plot Not Theme
This is my number one gripe with queries: pitches that focus on theme and not plot. It seems writers like to cover everything in a query letter, including how to make us feel. Here’s why focusing on theme when you … Continue reading →
July 6, 2015
Happy Book Birthday to MAYBE IN ANOTHER LIFE by Taylor Jenkins Reid
It’s here! Congratulations to Taylor on the release of her third novel with S&S/Atria Books. Life is long and full of an infinite number of decisions… Featured by Cosmo, Good Housekeeping, Bustle, and USA Today. At the age of twenty-nine, … Continue reading →
7 Things Writers Should Stop Wasting Their Time On
We all know what a demon procrastination is. But what about the other things that get in the way of actual writing? I have a list of things that (some, not all) writers have a tendency to waste their time … Continue reading →
June 26, 2015
5 Real Reasons Agents Are So Darn Picky
I think some of you swear when you say that line to yourself, but I’m keeping it PG on the blog. Really, why are we so #&$%(&-ing picky? It’s not only the volume, but that has something to do with … Continue reading →
Happy Book Birthday to FAKING PERFECT by Rebecca Phillips
Happy Book Birthday to this beauty! FAKING PERFECT by Rebecca Phillips is let loose on the world today. Buy it at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Chapters/Indigo or wherever you get your books. Join us and enjoy this fun, romantic, … Continue reading →
June 23, 2015
Join me at PNWA! Pacific Northwest Writer’s Association Conference
Pacific Northwest writers! Join me in Seattle for PNWA next month… PNWA 60th Annual Writer’s Conference. The Pacific Northwest Writers’ Association (PNWA) will be hosting the 60th Annual Writers conference on July 16 – 19th at the SeaTac Hilton Hotel … Continue reading →
June 22, 2015
What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid? Writer’s Edition.
It’s a simple question, but I found it tucked into Sheryl Sandberg’s wisdom when I was reading LEAN IN a couple years ago and it’s never left me. Whenever things seem overwhelming this simple question takes us back to the heart … Continue reading →
