Writing Lesson One

Leaving your job is scary. It's even scarier when you tell people you're going to work on your book. Either they give you a hearty, "Well, that's good!" or "Good for you!" But most of the time, you get a bewildered, "Well, that's nice. I guess."

My good friends and close colleagues know that I'm a writer working toward publication. And are supportive of me.

This week I showed a newer co-worker and fellow writer--let's call her Felicity-- the letter that I received from the agent that I am dilig...