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Revision Revelation

This weekend, I sat down to get started on my last run through this revision. I reviewed my notes from my fabulous writers’ group. Having some distance from the last workshop, I had an idea of what I wanted to take and what to leave.   The notes suggested a couple of different directions for […]

August 20, 2013

What I Learned While Writing a Novel, Writing

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What Seth Fishman Learned While Writing a Novel

Today I’m thrilled to post the first of what I hope to be many interviews with publishing professionals (editors, agents, etc.) who have published their own books. My guest today is agent Seth Fishman. Thanks for being here, Seth. I really appreciate your taking the time to share your experience as a publishing professional who […]

July 16, 2013

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Having Time Versus Making Time

A while ago, I made a conscious change in the way I speak. When I couldn’t get something done, rather than saying, “I didn’t have time,” I started saying, “I didn’t make time.” There is a big difference, especially for someone who is writing on the side, in between other necessary elements of life: work, […]

May 16, 2013

What I Learned While Writing a Novel, Writing

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