Been a while since I wrote a blog post in this mini-series on my writing musings for 2024. Today, I've good reason to add one more to this series before the year ends. Because this morning, I invited not one but two local writers to share with my Writers Club on their journey to self-publication. … Continue reading My 2024 Musings on Writing #4 — Chatting With Self-Published Writers
Tag: Book Publishing
Why I’m so glad my manuscript was rejected
I'll be honest. I was actually very sure my manuscript for the first book I ever wrote would be turned down when I went knocking on the doors of four publishers last year, heavy tome in tow. And it was. All four times! But the latest and final rejection was probably the most definitive since … Continue reading Why I’m so glad my manuscript was rejected
November is here. Time to pause before the cheer?
Here we are. The start of November. I don't know about you but each time I think of November, I think of it as a temporary pit stop while we hurtle our way to the end of one year and the start of another. Look at it any way you like, but November isn't a … Continue reading November is here. Time to pause before the cheer?
How I’m going to (gulp) write my book proposal
"Deep breaths man. Deep breaths. Now that you've met both publishers, the ball's in your court. It's time to pitch your book proposal!" Exciting but nerve-racking to say the least. Regular readers of my blog would already know I've made contact with not one but two book publishers (with a possible third on the horizon). … Continue reading How I’m going to (gulp) write my book proposal