Melissa McCarthy Dances with Elmo
You know you have made it big when you land a skit with Elmo. Melissa McCarthy is rather cheery, it is Elmo after all. Who would you rather do a skit with, Melissa or Elmo?
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Exploring Your Options
~ More Mae West
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It is a Great Time to Be a Writer
I cannot believe the changes I have seen in the publishing industry in the last fifteen years since I have started really paying attention. From where publishing was to where it is today, I definitely think that it has changed for the better. It is an exciting time to be a writer at this pivotal…
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Making a Plan When You’re Stuck
When my cousin eulogized my uncle at his funeral last summer, she told us that one of his favorite sayings was: “Plan the work and work the plan.” That little nugget has been rattling around in my brain ever since. For the most part, I do not do an outline or a written plan; I…
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It Has Been a Good Year for…
This is a strange time of year for me, I always feel like I am in limbo waiting for Christmas to be over and the New Year to begin. I have not really been a fan of the holidays since I was a kid. I know I have a lot of things I should be…
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New Year Writing Goals
The New Year is fast approaching and it is around this time that we all start thinking of resolutions. Personally, I do not like to use the word “resolution”. As soon as I hear it I automatically think that it involves food deprivation or a gym membership. Instead, I prefer the word “goal” as it…
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Positive Rejection?
You can not be an aspiring writer without coming face to face with rejection. It is the nature of the beast. Most rejections tend to be the generic, mass-market “no thank-you” that are sent as a matter of form. However, once in a while, an agent will take the time to respond personally to your…
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Single-mindedness
“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life… and that is why I succeed.” ~ Michael Jordan What are you willing to do to pursue your dream of becoming a published writer? It is the rule rather than the exception that most serious, aspiring writers write with the end goal being publication….