Entries for October, 2008 in The Write Stuff
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No news is good news
By ALongLook in The Write StuffI still haven't heard from the literary agent who received my book proposal by snail mail. In this case, I'm thinking no news is good news. Still plugging away on the remaining chapters and researching more potential agents. Keep writing! ... -
Back to my roots
By ALongLook in The Write StuffI have had the opportunity in the last few weeks to return to my writing roots -- sports. With us a staffer short in the Sports department, I've covered three high school football games in the last few weeks. It ... -
Accepting rejection
By ALongLook in The Write Stuff One important lesson I have learned over the years trying to sell manuscripts is that I had to develop a thick skin and learn to accept constructive criticism and rejection. The agents who look over proposals are professionals and ... -
Continuing down memory lane
By ALongLook in The Write Stuff It had been awhile since I had reviewed all the goings on in the Butts triple homicide case I am writing about. As I continue to prepare the manuscript, I am reminded of all the heartaches, headaches and nonsense ...
