You know that magic moment when you decide that you really want to WRITE for realsies?The first time that moment really hit home with me was nearly 11 years ago. In October of 2003, my family moved from New Mexico to Idaho. For me, that meant switching schools as well as states right in the middle of … Continue reading Throwback Thursday — That First Writing Spark
The Secret
"I think I finally figured out the secret to a raw, emotional manuscript. It has to be just like a STAR WARS prop -- impeccably designed and manufactured, but with a little dirt rubbed in it so it looks lived-in, well-worn, and natural."
An Extraordinary Compilation of #Pitmad Advice
I joked with Dan Koboldt that nearly every #Pitchwars mentor (and a few agents!) had a post on how to twitter pitch, so he suggested I collect them all for your enjoyment! (This list is always growing, so please, let me know if you think I should add one you love! And use your best … Continue reading An Extraordinary Compilation of #Pitmad Advice
#TeamHTBA (Here There Be Altverse)
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONSto my new#PitchWars team!Melissa Caruso andSilvia Park!Be on the lookout for my PitchWars homework soon, friends! When Comic Con is over, I will be swooping in with the red pen of burninating!
Check Out #WriteOnCon
Hey, guys! Hope you LOVED the Edna post. I think we'll be seeing more of her soon . . . ;)If you all are bored waiting for Pitch Wars results (or just bored in general or in need of a procrastination outlet), my newest book -- ANYTHING BUT ALIVE -- is making its debut over … Continue reading Check Out #WriteOnCon
Editing & Revising (as told by Edna Mode)
Begging CP's to Trade MS'sGetting StartedRegarding First DraftsPlanning RevisionsTelling CP's about Said RevisionsWhen CP's Bring Me Back to EarthKilling CP's DarlingsKilling Own Darlings When One of Us Tries to Bring Darlings BackWhen Editing and/or Revisions Get Hard FINALLY DONE
Spoons
I was very impressed by this post, particularly since 1) I’m chronically ill myself and 2) my MC is also chronically ill.
Wow, I cannot thank y’all enough for your amazing response and support to my last post about my chronic illness. It really, really means a lot to me. But I also realized how little some people understand or realize about chronic illness, so I thought it would be important to talk a little more about what it is really like.
First, it is unpredictable. I may feel relatively “normal” for a week or so, then the next week because unable to even get out of bed (like this week). It hits without warning, and without reason. I might take all the precautions to be healthy, avoid certain things, stay hydrated, etc. but that can never stop it from happening anyways.
Second, it is nothing like normal illness. If any of you have ever had a bad case of strep, you may know that feeling of being completely drained, where your…
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Screw that. I’m dancing.
The music comes louder, and my feet start to dance. Not like I used to, not as fluidly or as gracefully. In fact, if anyone from high school saw me, they wouldn’t believe I’m the same girl. Screw that. I’m dancing. Jason sweeps me into his arms, twirling me along the sidewalk with a delighted grin … Continue reading Screw that. I’m dancing.
It’s a JOB
Ok, guys, this is something I've been thinking a lot about lately, so I'm just going to come out and say it. Writing is a job. Let me clarify that. Writing at the level where you are querying agents/publishers and participating in contests like Pitch Wars is a job. You're trying to make a career out of … Continue reading It’s a JOB
#CritsfromRae Winners!
7/30's #CritsfromRae winner is . . . @SarahMatulis! 7/31's #CritsfromRae winner is . . . @EricaThetford! And 8/1's #CritsfromRae winners are . . . @CP_Manner and @robrazzell !
Bleeding Ink, Inc 