Jubilant about receiving my uncorrected bound manuscripts, I posted the "unboxing" or "unenveloping" video on social media. Then I had a friend ask: "Why would you want an uncorrected copy?" Good question. Guess I'm so entrenched in the publishing world I forgot I had to explain the process. First off, bound manuscripts aren't pretty. They're not like true advance reader copies with the cover art and a marketing plan on the back. Exhibit A: Yep, they're plain. Simple. But they have all … [Read more...]
Book Review: Before and After the Book Deal
January 11, 2023 Leave a Comment
5 stars Genre: Non-fiction Before and After the Book Deal Amazing stuff. I loved this book and wished it had been published when I was just starting out. It answers all the questions you want answered and veers into those unvoiced or even unknown musings. I particularly appreciated the dive into scenarios and experiences that might relate to your identity. It was also wonderful to get different perspectives and quotes from agents, editors, and writers. A marvelous book bursting … [Read more...]
Twitter Timesinks
August 22, 2016 4 Comments
"Genius is eternal patience." Confession: I go on Twitter to check and see how my submissions are going. (As in, maybe that editor will tweet something favorable about a new manuscript that landed in their in-box.) In reality, though, I need to resign myself to the waiting game. Publishing tends to be a crawling business. Another way I find my hours spinning by on Twitter? Hashtags: #mswl Manuscript Wish List; what hot topics agents and editors are looking for #querytip Ways to … [Read more...]
