I added a few older poems to my poetry page. Click the link to the right if you'd like to check them out. I'm always interested in feedback. Robert Frost I am not, but the poems I write always come from the heart. Wow, that sounds so cheesy...
I'd like to add a few poems I wrote from the perspective of Emily (my MC in Shards of Glass). Shards is the only thing that's ever inspired me to write a poem from a character's perspective. I think they turned out fairly well. Part of me keeps hoping my agent (when I finally get one) will agree the poems should be included in the book...so I'm hesitant in posting them. Maybe I should let that idea simmer a little more.
On a completely different note: HAPPY EASTER! I hope everyone enjoys the weekend.
Showing posts with label Agents. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Agents. Show all posts
Friday, April 6, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
Back To Writing
I hope everyone made it through April Fool's Day. Yesterday morning I was browsing through posts on Facebook, and my heart went out to a family member who posted he was no longer engaged. I even left him this nice, heartfelt comment only to discover he was pranking everyone. I removed my comment and stayed off Facebook for the rest of the day.
Anyway, now that I'm in the process of putting my focus where it needs to be (my writing!), I have to make another list of agents to send Shards of Glass to. Some agents haven't responded to my previous submissions, and I'm thinking they probably aren't going to. So another round of submissions will be made hopefully by the end of this week.
As for my Freedom series, it is turning out pretty well. I'm more than halfway finished and hope to start posting the series in May. *Crossing fingers for posting sooner!*
One other note. Last month I was way too busy to participate in the Absolute Write Blog Chain, so I missed out on all that fun. But I will be returning this month. We'll be writing about dead bunnies. Should be an interesting challenge...stay tuned.
Anyway, now that I'm in the process of putting my focus where it needs to be (my writing!), I have to make another list of agents to send Shards of Glass to. Some agents haven't responded to my previous submissions, and I'm thinking they probably aren't going to. So another round of submissions will be made hopefully by the end of this week.
As for my Freedom series, it is turning out pretty well. I'm more than halfway finished and hope to start posting the series in May. *Crossing fingers for posting sooner!*
One other note. Last month I was way too busy to participate in the Absolute Write Blog Chain, so I missed out on all that fun. But I will be returning this month. We'll be writing about dead bunnies. Should be an interesting challenge...stay tuned.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Researching Agents
Okay, so I haven't finished my query yet, but I have received some good suggestions on it over at Absolute Write. I will be revising over the weekend, and here's to hoping to getting it correct.
I also had a chance to go to the bookstore yesterday. After browsing the Christian Fiction shelves and the Young Adult shelves, I think my beta was correct to indicate my story fits in more with Young Adult rather than Christian Fiction. With that knowledge gained, I began researching agents. For those of you who aren't familiar with the publishing process, finding the right agent isn't as easy as you might think. We writers must do our homework. And I mean MUST. We have to know what genres agents represent. Sending a query for a YA Romance to an agent who represents fantasy and sci-fi will garner an instant form rejection. Writers: don't do this. It also helps to know what an agent's track record is. How many books have they represented recently? Many agents have their own websites, so it is to a writer's advantage to check that site out. By doing so, you'll find recent titles that have sold, what that agent's tastes are, and not to mention the submission guidelines which writers also must know if they want a shot at having the agent seriously consider their query. Did I already mention writers must do their homework? Take this seriously.
So I have started a list of agents I would like to query. But before I can start that process, I need to get my query revised. Here I go...
I also had a chance to go to the bookstore yesterday. After browsing the Christian Fiction shelves and the Young Adult shelves, I think my beta was correct to indicate my story fits in more with Young Adult rather than Christian Fiction. With that knowledge gained, I began researching agents. For those of you who aren't familiar with the publishing process, finding the right agent isn't as easy as you might think. We writers must do our homework. And I mean MUST. We have to know what genres agents represent. Sending a query for a YA Romance to an agent who represents fantasy and sci-fi will garner an instant form rejection. Writers: don't do this. It also helps to know what an agent's track record is. How many books have they represented recently? Many agents have their own websites, so it is to a writer's advantage to check that site out. By doing so, you'll find recent titles that have sold, what that agent's tastes are, and not to mention the submission guidelines which writers also must know if they want a shot at having the agent seriously consider their query. Did I already mention writers must do their homework? Take this seriously.
So I have started a list of agents I would like to query. But before I can start that process, I need to get my query revised. Here I go...
Monday, November 21, 2011
Thanksgiving Week
Thanksgiving is just a few days away; I think I need a moment to catch my breath.
At least my writing goal has been met. I wanted to be finished with my novel by this time, and it is currently being reviewed by my beta. I'm crossing my fingers in hopes of not having to correct too many things. Over the weekend I wrote my query letter, also. For my non-writing friends, the query letter is what is to sent to agents to get an agent's interest. They are difficult to write because they need to be short and concise while summarizing the story well enough that the agent wants to know/read more. My query is being reviewed now, too, and I'm sure I'll have a few more drafts before it is sent out to anybody.
That being said, I've got some down time since I'm waiting for feedback. And I'm trying to enjoy it. During the past week, I've done some reorganizing around my house because I can't stand clutter. I finished reading one book before starting another one on Saturday. I finished that one yesterday (Sunday). I have many more books I'd like to read, but I'm not sure which one I want to start on next. Plus I keep getting ideas for the next book I'm going to write, which has me excited about starting that project. I need this break, though. This is a busy time of the year, and I would like to enjoy it. Especially the Christmas season; it's my favorite time of the year.
Hopefully I'll have a perfected query letter by January so I can start sending it out. Now if I could just accomplish my goal of being published next year, I'd be all set. We'll see how that goes! :)
At least my writing goal has been met. I wanted to be finished with my novel by this time, and it is currently being reviewed by my beta. I'm crossing my fingers in hopes of not having to correct too many things. Over the weekend I wrote my query letter, also. For my non-writing friends, the query letter is what is to sent to agents to get an agent's interest. They are difficult to write because they need to be short and concise while summarizing the story well enough that the agent wants to know/read more. My query is being reviewed now, too, and I'm sure I'll have a few more drafts before it is sent out to anybody.
That being said, I've got some down time since I'm waiting for feedback. And I'm trying to enjoy it. During the past week, I've done some reorganizing around my house because I can't stand clutter. I finished reading one book before starting another one on Saturday. I finished that one yesterday (Sunday). I have many more books I'd like to read, but I'm not sure which one I want to start on next. Plus I keep getting ideas for the next book I'm going to write, which has me excited about starting that project. I need this break, though. This is a busy time of the year, and I would like to enjoy it. Especially the Christmas season; it's my favorite time of the year.
Hopefully I'll have a perfected query letter by January so I can start sending it out. Now if I could just accomplish my goal of being published next year, I'd be all set. We'll see how that goes! :)
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