Welcome back to the analysis of winning tweets! #Pitmad is always a plethora of pitches, agents, and editors. And as such, the best opportunity to see a live picture of what agents and editors are looking for NOW! For an overview of #Pitmad, please visit the host blog: http://www.brenda-drake.com/pitmad/ Run Down: Basic rules are (3) pitches … More #Pitmad March 2016
The crying woman in the crystal throne is the fourth wonder of the universe. You absolutely must visit her at least once, even before you consider the andromeda galaxy, the temporal shift at the edge of space and time, or the super-massive blackhole down past my bio-uncle’s planet. They even say… if you listen closely, you can hear voices of the past inside her head. Leagues of scientists have studied the relic to uncover her mystery. They say anyone who can will learn the secret of the universe. … More Fourth Wonder of the Universe – Sci Fi Flash
Wrinkling my nose, I crossed my arms and watched my nephew lick the dirt from his firetruck. “Just take him to the park, okay? Is that so difficult?” Leslie asked. “He seems to be getting enough of nature in your garden.” I matched her smoldering gaze. “Do you really need to go to that meeting?” … More Godless – Spiritual Flash
I want to start off by saying this author’s work was recommended to me during my search for the “perfect” YA Debut novel. I want to focus on YA writing, so the best way to learn to write is to study those who have come before, and Susan Dennard’s work is a great place to … More Book Review – Something Strange and Deadly
This is a follow-up post to the last #PitchCB in January. Last month’s results showed a clear tendency for CB favorites to be for Thriller/Mysteries from “near to UK” geographically-based authors. I’m very curious to see if this trend continues, because last month’s prize was for Discovery Day, which was an in-person pitch event in … More #PitchCB Feb26&27 Results!
This week started out with yet another rejection to a literary journal. By now, I’ve grown accostomed to it and hardly felt the sting. And what was also a “light at the end of the tunnel” was the fact that this was a personal rejection. A personal rejection marks a place in a writer’s career where … More That Feeling of the First Acceptance to a Literary Journal
#PitMatch Winning Tweets & MSWL … More #PitMatch Winning Tweets – Feb 11
Here’s the big secret in 3 simple tricks for fitting in the time to write in your busy life. … More 3 Tricks to Find Time to Write
Emerging writers have a lot of options for how to get their platform started. And as usual, I share all of what I learn here with you! Today I’d like to discuss book covers and blog post images. I’ve always been a staunch supporter of the best images authors can possibly manage to showcase … More 3 Resources for your Book Cover or Blog
As runner-up for Mayor, Henry needs Ms. Stinger’s support in his latest project, a newly paved road to town. If only she preferred his road instead of the road less traveled. … More The Road Less Traveled – Literary Flash
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