Lamentations and Salutations,
Don't you hate it when you can't remember your password for a particular account? Silly me, I have too many to keep up with, and I'm not about to write them down for just anyone to find it. It's such a hassle to change your password, too. I have to pretend I forgot my password so that I can reset it. Then, I have to type in those warped, squiggly letters that hurt your eyes when you try to decipher what they are, especially when they morph into each other! (Reminds me of trying to text after I've had a beer.)
Anyway, that's my rant for today.
Showing posts with label Writing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Writing. Show all posts
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
My Publisher Has My Book Now
WHAT I'M READING: The Nine Lives of Cloe King It's quite a bit different from the TV show.
I am waiting for approval from Create Space for my files that I sent to them for my book, Dreaming Dangerously. As soon as I hear back from them, I can set up all the selling channels for my book. It's getting closer!!!
Also, although it will be about 5-10 days to become available on Amazon.com, I'm not sure about the eBook on Kindle. Dreaming Dangerously won't be available in stores for like a month or two. I'm not even sure which bookstores will carry it, but we'll see.
Also, I've created a book trailer, which some of you have seen already (not in finished form). I will be posting it here, on Goodreads and on Facebook as soon as I hear back from Create Space when my book will go on sale. I want to include that in the book trailer.
Peace Out!
I am waiting for approval from Create Space for my files that I sent to them for my book, Dreaming Dangerously. As soon as I hear back from them, I can set up all the selling channels for my book. It's getting closer!!!
Also, although it will be about 5-10 days to become available on Amazon.com, I'm not sure about the eBook on Kindle. Dreaming Dangerously won't be available in stores for like a month or two. I'm not even sure which bookstores will carry it, but we'll see.
Also, I've created a book trailer, which some of you have seen already (not in finished form). I will be posting it here, on Goodreads and on Facebook as soon as I hear back from Create Space when my book will go on sale. I want to include that in the book trailer.
Peace Out!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Snagging an Agent
Book I'm currently reading: Sweep: Book of Shadows Book 1by Cate Tiernan***
Just read: The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting *****
Okay, so I think I've got a good hook for my query, and even for my first page. I've revised nine times, had three different beta readers over the last two years. So, I decided to sign up for Query Tracker, which is a snazzy little program by the way, and it's FREE, and I sent off to three agents. (My goal is one agent a day until my list is exhausted, but so far I'm a little slower than that.)
I already heard back from one. Apparently my first five pages didn't reel her in to want more. So, I revised and started with my second chapter instead. I've always liked that chapter, but one of my beta readers thought I should start with a different chapter, and at the time, it made sense. After reading my first chapter again, I decided it doesn't make sense to start like that anymore.
Now, I'm thinking I need another full on revision before I try to send it off to another agent. A couple of things need to be added or rearranged, and maybe even readded from a previous revision. AHHH!!!
Writers aren't kidding when we say revision is the hardest work. It is. The whole problem with the industry though is that agents are inundated with so many queries and sample chapters that they can't really give any feedback as to why something didn't grab their attention. Right now, the market is tough. Even at the bookstores in the Teen section, I noticed few new writers and mostly the same dark vampire books that have been on the shelves for years. Yet, when I talk to my students they are TIRED of vampires and werewolves. They want something different. Dystopia is hot right now, but unfortunately, my book is not set in a dystopia.
I've been told over and over again by friends, by other authors' websites, by agent websites: DON'T GIVE UP - keep writing and keep sending it out. So, there you have it. I have to keep baiting my hook and casting that reel until I get lucky enough to snag an agent.
Just read: The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting *****
Okay, so I think I've got a good hook for my query, and even for my first page. I've revised nine times, had three different beta readers over the last two years. So, I decided to sign up for Query Tracker, which is a snazzy little program by the way, and it's FREE, and I sent off to three agents. (My goal is one agent a day until my list is exhausted, but so far I'm a little slower than that.)
I already heard back from one. Apparently my first five pages didn't reel her in to want more. So, I revised and started with my second chapter instead. I've always liked that chapter, but one of my beta readers thought I should start with a different chapter, and at the time, it made sense. After reading my first chapter again, I decided it doesn't make sense to start like that anymore.
Now, I'm thinking I need another full on revision before I try to send it off to another agent. A couple of things need to be added or rearranged, and maybe even readded from a previous revision. AHHH!!!
Writers aren't kidding when we say revision is the hardest work. It is. The whole problem with the industry though is that agents are inundated with so many queries and sample chapters that they can't really give any feedback as to why something didn't grab their attention. Right now, the market is tough. Even at the bookstores in the Teen section, I noticed few new writers and mostly the same dark vampire books that have been on the shelves for years. Yet, when I talk to my students they are TIRED of vampires and werewolves. They want something different. Dystopia is hot right now, but unfortunately, my book is not set in a dystopia.
I've been told over and over again by friends, by other authors' websites, by agent websites: DON'T GIVE UP - keep writing and keep sending it out. So, there you have it. I have to keep baiting my hook and casting that reel until I get lucky enough to snag an agent.
Friday, June 10, 2011
My Summer Goals
Book I'm currently reading: The Passage by Justin Cronin
In order to be a successful writer, you have to set goals for yourself. The only way I was able to write three books in three years was through creating goals for myself and then meeting them over time. It takes consistency and clear vision.
Here are my writing goals this summer that I have to post. This will make me more likely to meet them.
1st: Rewrite my synopsis and update my query letter to find an agent who will represent me for Dreaming Dangerously, Book 1 of the Children of the Psi series.
2nd: Continue working on book two Darkness Descends revision.
3rd: Plot third book in series What Dreams Will Come, so I can start writing pieces of it once I'm finished with book 2.
The great thing is that I already have a marketing plan in several different increments, so that I can also discuss this with an agent/editor.
Finally, Will and Cassie might be out in book form - may the Children of the Psi prevail!!
In order to be a successful writer, you have to set goals for yourself. The only way I was able to write three books in three years was through creating goals for myself and then meeting them over time. It takes consistency and clear vision.
Here are my writing goals this summer that I have to post. This will make me more likely to meet them.
1st: Rewrite my synopsis and update my query letter to find an agent who will represent me for Dreaming Dangerously, Book 1 of the Children of the Psi series.
2nd: Continue working on book two Darkness Descends revision.
3rd: Plot third book in series What Dreams Will Come, so I can start writing pieces of it once I'm finished with book 2.
The great thing is that I already have a marketing plan in several different increments, so that I can also discuss this with an agent/editor.
Finally, Will and Cassie might be out in book form - may the Children of the Psi prevail!!
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