This month has felt like a fight. A fight I was losing. For the first time I feel like I have an upper hand. I know the month is almost over, but maybe I can get back on top before them. Either way I'm starting to work again and that is a very good feeling. Here are a few links to keep you company through the rest of the month.
If you're following the Amazon-Hatchette controversy you might find these interesting. They helped me see things a little more clearly. Making Sense of Amazon-Hatchette. Amazon Channels Orwell. And, Dispute Between Amazon and Hatchette.
You can avoid these newbie writer mestakes.
A great post on writing a synopsis.
Kristin Nelson's quick tips on Query letters
Failure, Writing's Constant Companion
And How to love a Girl who Writes. I'm sure this could apply to men who write also. I'm not going to say how much of this applied to me but I had to go appologize to The Engineer when I was done.
Hope you enjoy.
Synopsis! That's what I'm struggling with. Thanks, Sara!
ReplyDeleteHope it helps.
DeleteI like the post on newbie mistakes and the one on failure. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI liked those, too. Hope you found them useful.
DeleteThanks for the great links. Can't wait till this week is over because there are so many swim captain parent duties. Glad you're getting a grip on the month.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure those swim duties will slow down a little as the season gets going. Good luck keeping up with them.
DeleteAugust is the point at which the planet is deepest in a celestial entropy belt. The degree of disorder in a system is always accompanied by heat. August. I shall make no important decisions until September.
ReplyDeleteI agree, August was supposed to be a place holder month. But instead of getting things done and ready for decision making months, we spent the whole month trying to stay alive.
DeleteSara, Great links. I think of life as a roller coaster for every up there is a down, both are short lived.
ReplyDeleteSo true, Up, down, all around. I'll get out of here, and eventually I'll find myself back again. As long as it's not permanent.
DeleteYay for getting the upper hand. May it continue for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I hope it continues too. :)
DeleteAugust is almost done, then it's on to September which means the welcoming of Spring my side of the globe... a time for renewal...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the links, Sara.
Hope you enjoy spring, I'm looking forward to cooler weather.
DeleteThese all sound interesting, Sara. I'll definitely check them out. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOoo, great links. I'm clicking away, here!!
ReplyDeleteI hear you about this month - I've felt that way all summer. It's been virtually impossible to concentrate. Good luck- I hope it gets better!
I'm glad things are getting better. Better is always the better option. LOL. I know, weird girl. Anyway, synopsis help--yay!
ReplyDeleteNow we are into September I hope you are getting on top of things. Thanks for the links!
ReplyDeleteArgh, query letters...that's what I should be doing but I'm so behind in edits...
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