Do you know the story called, "The Sixth Word"? In case you don't, maybe its because it has the weirdest title and I can't find anything on who actually wrote the story or how it got it's name. Then again, I didn't look to hard. Anyway, I took the liberty of … Continue reading The Sixth Word
Writing
The Blurb
UPDATE: April 17, 2013. This is no longer my blurb at all. But I won't delete the post just because my first version of my blurb doesn't work. Oh no, we'll let it ride the internet wave forever, I guess.The Blurb. Also known as the "Book's Description" or "Book Summary" can be found on the back of the book's jacket or … Continue reading The Blurb
101 Thousand Plus Words Later
If I were the "let's-get-sloshed-I'm-so-happy" kind, I'd be buying rounds for everyone.Today, September 14th, 2012,I finished my first draft manuscript.It's painfully raw, and needs so much polishing and editing. But it's done.I know I want to rewrite the beginning. And I know just where to start.I know I want to add a small scene in … Continue reading 101 Thousand Plus Words Later
Writers Conference: The Outtakes
An outtake is a portion of a work that is removed in the editing process and not included in the work's final, publicly released version. In the digital era, significant outtakes have been appended as bonus tracks or features, but not always, for the sake of humor. In terms of photos, an outtake may also … Continue reading Writers Conference: The Outtakes
Writers Conference: Teach Me, Oh Wise One
Saturday morning brought hustle and bustle for everyone. The first thing of the day was a panel with the Editors and Agents. The registered guests had written out questions for the E/A previously, and they proceeded to answer them. It got a little boring for me, and I began to doubt whether I would walk … Continue reading Writers Conference: Teach Me, Oh Wise One
