Today while (stalking) researching agents for queries, I read that a certain agency I was (stalking) researching only requests fulls on 1% of their submissions received. One percent. That's some daunting odds. It didn't stop me from querying them, and that's why I keep writing here and on Patreon. The number one piece of advice … Continue reading 1%
Tag: writing
The Crescent Moon
Middles are hard for me to write because I've placed all (or most) of the questions in front of the reader, and now I have to start answering them! Right? Raise your hand if writing middles makes you wobbly and break out in a rash. It makes me think of Candy Land. You know, the … Continue reading The Crescent Moon
FanNexus 2017
con·ven·tion \ kən-ˈven(t)-shən \ The first year of a convention is a lean, bony beast. Exposed sinews and growing musculature. FanNexus was no exception, but this gave us the advantage of close connections and conversation. I didn't have the energy to gnaw on the knowledge-bones offered at FanNexus. Part of this was my fatigue, part the choice of … Continue reading FanNexus 2017
A Busy Place
Greetings from Spokane, Washington - the site of the first FanNexus convention. Even though I'm in a different city, gleaning tidbits from authors and artists, playing Katamari Damacy, and generally goofing off, I didn't forget Storytime! I'm also reading Damn Fine Story by Chuck Wendig, and want to highly recommend it to you. I'm loving … Continue reading A Busy Place
Two Twisty Books
Ever read a book and think...ooh, this is a lot like that other book or...oooh, are these authors twins or what? Sometimes, there is an evil twin. Not today. Today, these two authors clearly were raised beside a babbling brook and fed figs and persimmons in strong sunlight. There might have been a wasp sting … Continue reading Two Twisty Books
To The Death
I've been thinking...Jackie's motivations have become murky. I think her arc started out strong, but got weaker as I focused on plot. I'm reading a great bundle of writing advice by the incomparable Chuck Wendig right now, and I know he'd agree. What writing craft books are you reading? Care to share the titles in … Continue reading To The Death
Story Prompts
Today I went for a walk to find the invisible thread of a story I'm trying to write. It was a gorgeous September sky, the blue you only find when it's gentled by the golds of fall. Two crows hummed a song as they circled, and their wings sounded like swung rope. Since I haven't … Continue reading Story Prompts
Lemony Snicket Comes To Town
Last night, I pushed through chronic illness pain and misery to listen to Daniel Handler give a speech. We then stood in line (I sat) for a Long Time to get his signature on books and a picture. It was completely worth it. If you don't have kids or haven't read his A Series of … Continue reading Lemony Snicket Comes To Town
Wakeful
This is a first draft written in public. An attempt to write a novel in 52 Saturdays. There is a Table of Contents so you can start at the beginning. Comments, ideas, suggestions, and longings are all welcome and will be considered. Wakeful Jackie fell asleep on the floor curled up near Sharna’s stretched out … Continue reading Wakeful
Jeff Sullins – writer & beta-reader
What defines a writer? This is an internal fight many of us battle daily. Many of us don't feel we qualify, even though we write. I don't have an answer, but I do know that each of us has value to contribute to the conversation. If you'd like to do an interview, contact me. It's … Continue reading Jeff Sullins – writer & beta-reader
