In this week’s post I share the many iterations of my query letter synopsis along with the thought process I went through to arrive at my final version.
Writing
Not Just Done, But Done Right
How did I know that none of those drafts was the one that deserved a final polish? How did I know when it was not just done, but done right?
The Waiting Place
The Waiting Place… …for people just waiting. Waiting for a train to go or a bus to come, or a plane to go or the mail to come, or the […]
Write The Ending That Everyone Expects
Our challenge as writers is to make things so hard on our characters that it seems impossible that we can deliver them to the expected ending.
Reflections on a Successful Query
When I sent out ten query letters to literary agents I would never have dreamed that I would find representation so quickly.
Ask Why 5 Times
To get started with backstory, make like a toddler and just ask why. Then ask again. And again. And again.
Research for Fiction: Where to Start and How Much To Do
Research for fiction is kind of like going back to school for a mini-masters degree, but without the tuition. It’s a lot of work, but so satisfying.