Lisa Wingate
Write because you love it. I know everyone says that, but it’s true. If you really want to work toward publication, set a manageable daily page quota, or daily writing hours, and hold yourself to it. One of the hardest things about writing is holding yourself accountable for finishing a project.
Finish your novel. It’s almost impossible to sell a partial if you’re unpublished. Polish it and send it out, because as much as we’d like them to, editors won’t come looking in your desk drawer. While you’re waiting for news, write another book. If the first one sells, you’ll be set for a two-book deal. If the first one doesn’t sell, you will have eggs in another basket. Be tenacious, be a thick-skinned as possible, keep writing while you wait for news.
Don’t be afraid to edit, but don’t spend all your time perfecting and re-perfecting a few chapters. A whole manuscript that needs work is better than a couple perfect chapters, any day.
Finish your novel. It’s almost impossible to sell a partial if you’re unpublished. Polish it and send it out, because as much as we’d like them to, editors won’t come looking in your desk drawer. While you’re waiting for news, write another book. If the first one sells, you’ll be set for a two-book deal. If the first one doesn’t sell, you will have eggs in another basket. Be tenacious, be a thick-skinned as possible, keep writing while you wait for news.
Don’t be afraid to edit, but don’t spend all your time perfecting and re-perfecting a few chapters. A whole manuscript that needs work is better than a couple perfect chapters, any day.
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Myrna
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Lisa Wingate:
Nameless Woman's World by Lisa Wingate (Goodreads Author) The classic Female-Domination story: Finished In a world controlled by women, one young woman must overcome societal barriers as she grows closer to her new, abused slave, a romance that will eventually lead to world revolution Is this your book? It is tied to your name with your name on the cover. Looks like hacking....
Darlene Webster
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Lisa Wingate:
Thanks Lisa! I read “Before We were Yours” and loved it! Also “The Prayer Box”. I’m making a prayer box for my daughter and giving her the paperback book. I will get “Tending Roses”. I’m currently reading “A Place Called Morning”, and have downloaded “Promises Kept” and “Traveler Rest”. I love your books! Did you grow up in Minnesota?
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