Published on January 4, 2006
5. Create a new budget and stick to it (And I really mean it this year!!)
4. Add a Writer’s Guidelines database to the WritersWeekly forum I started this on Tuesday. You can see what I’ve posted here: https://forums.writersweekly.com/viewforum.php?f=12.
Many publications don’t yet feature their guidelines online so we’re offering to publish them on WritersWeekly to cut down on their incoming email. If you own/operate a paying publication or traditional publishing house and would like to be included, please email your guidelines to me here at: angela – at – writersweekly.com
3. Stay caught up so I’m not behind when the baby is born in June…or in case complications arise. I’m having some problems with debilitating hip pain and, from what I’ve read online, it’s a very common problem with no known cause or cure (though lots of speculation). I’m still researching, however, and I have a doctor appointment tomorrow.
2. Writing some fiction for fun. I want to write a novel someday, but I’m always buried in non-fiction projects. If I write some fiction for fun this year, maybe I’ll be able to build up my confidence a bit and attempt a novel in the next year or two.
1. And my #1 resolution for 2006 – Work on one of my books for at least one hour each morning (before I dive into my email box) and finish and publish at least three books this year. I’ve already started two of them!
I’d love to hear about some of your New Year’s Resolutions, too! Send them to me here at: angela-at-writersweekly.com
Published on January 4, 2006
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Published on January 4, 2006
I’d like to share the experience of our first novel, On Thin Ice, recently published by Booklocker, with readers of WritersWeekly.com. Our enthusiasm for our creative work was matched by the number of friends and acquaintances who offered to review our work before and after publication. They assured us they were newspaper and magazine writers eager to support us. One said, “I am an English professor and would love to review your book.”
Published on January 4, 2006
I searched many different ways in your newsletter to find your information about the family medical insurance. My friend needs insurance to span the gap between now and Medicare.
Published on January 4, 2006
I can’t sleep. I tell you people, I just can’t sleep. I’m 38 years old and I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t afflicted with insomnia. And I don’t remember a time when I didn’t lull myself to sleep by rolling a sort of mental movie through my head, a storyline that overrides the noise of real world clamor in my head. For nearly four decades, I’ve been sinking into sleep with fictional characters running amok in my thoughts.
Published on December 28, 2005
I’m wallowing in the glow of the firelight (well, the fake flames on our heater), enjoying the snowflakes dancing on the other side of the dark, cold windows, munching on leftovers, and savoring an entire week off with my family. I hope you’re all doing the same!
Happy holiday hugs to all!
Ang
Published on December 28, 2005
Letters will return next week.
Published on December 28, 2005
I have been a full-time freelancer and sole support of my family for 24 years. I try to cover the bases – and check both free job boards and those who accumulate specific job site listings for a small fee.
Published on December 28, 2005
I’ve loved your newsletter and website for years — you’re a great authority on the writing life. I have a book coming out in the spring, and my publicist has asked my co-author and I to create a reel to market to TV programs. Have you any suggestions for resources for writers wanting to create such a thing? I have no sense of the necessary production values, how long it should be, format, etc. I have searched and searched and can’t find any information on the web. Any wisdom would be much appreciated — an E-book, an article, a regular book – I’m just seeking some pointers on this. Thanks so much!
Published on December 21, 2005
The children are terribly excited about Christmas coming on Sunday and I have to admit their excitement is contagious. I, myself, have a hard time going to sleep at night with visions of sugar plums dancing in my head. And, since I’m pregnant and craving sweets like mad, those sugar plum temptations are quite overwhelming right now!
