Strategies for Persistence: The Next Book
Do you give up on a manuscript and move on after a pile of rejections, or do you revise to take feedback into account? Arguments for sticking with a story.
The red sports car -- an emblem of the Midlife Crisis.
Stepping Out
Plans to step out from my massive self-publishing venture known as this blog and place some of my personal essays with paid outlets.
“…Couldn’t Connect to Your Main Character”
A discussion of a generic rejection phrase that marginalized fiction writers often receive and what it may mean.
Will the Sixth Try Be the Charm?
As I dig into a brand-new novel, this one in verse, some words of encouragement for those facing rejection.
Writing for the Market, or A Bad Volunteer Job
Drawing from Laurie Morrison's advice, a caveat on writing for the market -- unless you've landed a write-for-hire gig, which can open up new opportunities.