Court transcripts

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

As I continue to work on the story of the Butts triple homicides in East Texas, I completed the chapter on the probable cause hearing for the suspect, Kevin Hailey. The challenge is to get the pertinent information out without ...

One on the way

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

I got one proposal with two sample chapters sent via e-mail to an interested agent this weekend. I hope I'll have something positive to report soon. If not, I'll move on and continue to pitch the project. Wish me luck. Keep ...

Rewrites

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

I groused a few weeks back about not being able to retrieve some files from an old computer because it has neither Internet software on it nor a USB port. Yes, I could take it to a "shop" and pay ...

Getting just a little excited

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

I know better than to get too up or too down when hearing from agents. I've had nibbles before that turned into nothing. But, I've completed the proposal for my true crime book, complete with two sample chapters and will ...

Research

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

I have learned a lot in preparing the proposal for my true crime book. I never was really a big reader of true crime, although I had read some like Joseph Wambaugh and an Ann Rule or two. By the ...

Actually writing the proposal

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

A few weeks back I detailed what a non-fiction profile should include. The last few days I've actually had to write one as two agents have requested more information on my book. It's a chore! Not only do you have ...

Hurricane Ike in Gobbler Country

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

  CUERO - 6 a.m. I think I may have just survived a non-event. Haven't strayed much farther than the parking lot of the apartment complex, but I don't think a drop of rain has fallen. The wind remains steady, ...

Another nibble

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

A second literary agency is interesting in seeing more...polishing the proposal. Keep writing. www.SonnyLong.com

A Nibble

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

I spent most of Saturday sending out electronic queries to potential agents. I probably send about a dozen. Of course there are agencies I have researched, know are reputable and know they handle the kind of book I am writing. ...

News about the case

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

The murder case I am writing about will definitely not be tried in the county where it occurred, Cass. No alternate site has been announced, but by the time the court date rolls around in February, a new location for ...

Waiting is the hardest part

By ALongLook in The Write Stuff

Tom Petty was right. It's only been about 10 days since I sent out my last electronic query to an agent who indicates she takes two to three weeks to respond, but I'm getting antsy. I should know better by ...