I didn’t actually get to “attend” this virtual event in person, as the sessions were mostly while I was at work, but I’m rewatching the highlights on the website and […]
Tips and Tricks
Stuff I’ve learned over the years
Query Letter Elements
So what exactly should be in your query letter? In Angie Hodapp’s Query Letter Boot Camp, we talked about the three (or four) parts of a query letter: (Polite) Greeting: […]
Query Letter Tips
This is from our Query Letter Boot Camp by Angie Hodapp. Here are 8 Tips for writing a query letter: Shorter query letters tend to get better responses than long […]
Query Letters
So my query letter got chosen out of the slush pile for Jericho Writers Slushpile Evaluation session next week – w00t! I’ll be learning whether my query letter is effective […]
Pitching Tips & Tricks
If you’re thinking of pitching your book anytime soon, like my pal EJ Murray, you’re going to need to learn a few things first. Here are my best tips & […]
Does Writer’s Block Exist?
If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a zillion times: “I can’t write — I have writer’s block!” The question I pose to you is: does writer’s block even […]
Find a Literary Agent
I’m getting close to finishing the new novel, so I’m thinking about literary agents. Here are some tips and tricks to help you find an agent if you need one. […]
Stay Focused On Your Work
Having trouble staying focused throughout that writing session? Here are some tips and tricks to help you out. Set a timer. Or just glance at your clock periodically. Set a […]
10 Sure-Fire Writing Tips & Tricks
Are you having trouble sticking to your writing goals for the year? Here are some tips and tricks to help keep you moving along. Make a schedule. Try to set […]
New Year’s Writing Resolutions
It’s that time again – the time when you make all those resolutions for the coming New Year. Here are some tips and tricks to help you keep your resolutions: […]