Category Archives: Publishing
Submit Or DIE!
I’m a writer, which means that I write. It’s not a job or a profession, not a career choice or a hobby, not a get-quick-rich-scheme that many non-writers seem to think writing is (because with few exceptions, writers are POOR) … Continue reading
Posted in Journal, Publishing, Writers, Writing
Tagged calling, critic, doubt, getting published, insecurity, passion, rejection, submission, submitting, wannabe
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When You’re In A Writing Rut, Take A Class Or Something
As a working writer, it can be a solitary life. Being a total introvert that works for me. But every now and then it’s good to connect. Lately, I’ve been in… I don’t know. I wouldn’t exactly call it a … Continue reading
Posted in Editing, Inspiration, Publishing, Thoughts, Writers, Writing
Tagged "writing workshop", continuing education, critique, manuscript, memoir, networking, personal essay, reader, review, revision, rut, writing class
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A Writer’s First: Personal Essays, Publication Submissions And Writing Contests
I promised myself that this year I would finally submit something. And not just something, but I would begin submitting regularly to different presses and publications. You can’t get published unless you actually put your writing, and yourself, out there. … Continue reading
Posted in Editing, Inspiration, Personal, Publishing, Writing
Tagged "creative nonfiction", deadline, first time, Nonfiction, personal essay, personal goal, submission, writer, writing contest
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Writing Conferences, Reunions And Trying To Focus: Getting Ready For AWP 2015!
I’m super excited. And nervous. And a little crazed, from feeling both overwhelmed and so, so behind. But I’m mostly excited – I think. I’m going to my first ever AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs) Conference. It’s next … Continue reading
Posted in Editing, Education, Events, Inspiration, Personal, Publishing, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged "creative collective", "road trip", "writing conference", anxiety, AWP, business, deaf, deafness, excitement, friends, learning, networking, relationships, reunion, travel, writers
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Suddenly Inspired, Enthused, Determined, Resolved: I Am Going To Be Published
Ten days ago I was bit by a whole lot of inspiration. Normally, when inspiration comes crashing in on me, I can understand where it comes from. I may be on a romantic weekend getaway; or hiking in the mountains, … Continue reading
Posted in fiction, Inspiration, Publishing, Writing
Tagged 2015, goals, ideas, publication, resolutions, submit
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