Can You Write a Short Story?
Early in my writing career I was told to write short stories. When I asked why, I was told, all the elements of a novel are in the short story. A … Continue reading
When self-publishing might be right for you
This post is a continuation of my post of May 15, 2017. The article originally appeared in Publishing and was written by Jerry Jenkins, a best selling NY Times author. … Continue reading
Enjoy Every Success by Rebecca Gernon
Enjoy your success, no matter how small.
Finding an Agent
I’m still actively searching for an agent or a publisher for my YA Christian novel. I continue my search because I am not a fan of self-published or Indie published … Continue reading
Waiting by Rebecca Willman Gernon
Wait for God; He longs to be gracious to writers.
Down in the Dumps, Discouraged
I haven’t been rejected by an agent or publisher for two weeks, primarily because I haven’t been submitting any queries. Yesterday I decided to meet my weekly quota and submit … Continue reading
Writing Titles and Last Lines
Two of the hardest things for me to do is decide on a decent title for what I am writing and a snappy last line. From what I’ve read, … Continue reading
Rejection: Ugly, Bad, So-So, and Good
Because agents and publishers are quick or actually not so quick with a response to our queries, I thought it only fair that I should comment on the responses I’v received … Continue reading
The Mysterious Rejection
Shortly after Christmas I received an email rejection from an agent who had said “thanks but no thanks” to my novel, The Strength of Secrets. I went to my trust … Continue reading
State of the Writing Report
Writing is a business. And like any other business as the year draws to a close, you need to review your production. If you have been keeping a submission journal, … Continue reading
