“I don’t want to ask Tate Publishing for my files. Can I get my book to you without notifying them of my change? I don’t want them to sue me. Should I ask my attorney about this?”
Okay, I admit it. This is a weird topic to write about. And, if it had only happened to one or two authors I’ve known over the years, I wouldn’t be sharing it. But, it’s happened to a couple dozen writers I’ve known. And, it’s a very sad scenario. We writers are a funny bunch. Raise your hand if you’re more emotional than other folks…
“I went home and locked myself in the extra bedroom. The raciest photo was one of her reclining in a pair of mesh pantyhose. My job was to write a letter in her voice. even though we had never met…”
Sometimes I feel that the story is a winner. But if the judges do not agree with me, that is never the end of the tale. I begin to reshape, sharpen and generally revise. I correct any plot holes and look for a logical flow. And, then I…
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Most writers remember a specific moment in their past when they realized they wanted to be a writer. In fact, many professionals deeply dedicated to their calling have similar specific life incidents. For me, it was in tenth grade English. I always loved reading and writing. English was my favorite subject. (I sucked at math.) […]
