June 25, 2010

In keeping with our Friday schedule where I share tips that I think you’ll find helpful, here are today’s offerings. Let’s “wise up” together!

Write from Your Heart?

The first link is a post by an agent who discusses the push-pull we feel when we want to follow our hearts in our writing–but we’re also warned to pay attention to markets and what will sell. How do you find a balance–or is there one? Read Rachelle Gardner’s take on “Write From Your Heart? Or Follow Trends?”

Don’t be Taken In!

I love Craigslist! That’s where I buy boxes of children’s books for next to nothing. You can find such treasures on Craigslist. Unfortunately, apparently writers are getting scammed on Craigslist as well. Don’t be taken in by this “opportunity.”

Your Learning Curve

Do you ever wonder how close to publication you are? Are you still mastering the basics? Or are you just about to graduate to the published and professional category? How can you tell? Read Randy Ingermanson’s terrific article “Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Author!” and follow it with his quiz. (Link at the bottom of his page.) Or you can listen to this article with his expanded AV version.

Dig in, emerge wiser, and enjoy your weekend!

2 Comments »

1. 

   Hi, I’m a freshman… that means I’m on the road & I will get better… Cheers

   Comment by Ally — June 28, 2010 @ 11:08 am

2. 

   That’s right, Ally. So often we are freshmen or sophomores comparing ourselves to juniors and seniors, then wondering what’s wrong with us. Nothing is wrong! We’re doing fine for the year of training we’re in. It helps to get some perspective. (When I read his article, it also prompted me to realize I’d been in the same school year for about ten years and it was time to get in gear!)

   Comment by Kristi Holl — June 29, 2010 @ 6:40 am

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