Susie here: So, one of my favorite agents is Sandra Bishop with Chip MacGregor Literary. I’ve gotten to know her a bit this last year – and not only is she mega fun, but she also has a great eye for a story. I love talking books with her and getting her insights. She shared this great bit of advice for writers yesterday over at Chip MacGregor’s blog….she gave me permission to pass it along to you! Thanks, Sandra!! BOOK REPORT: What Sandra Learned This Summer Okay, so summer isn’t the vacation it used to be, is it? I’m still in denial about that. When my kid gets out of school in June, I’m still of the mindset that life should be should be all about popsicles, […]
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Writing goals
If I had a dime for every person who said to me, “I want to write a book,” I’d have ten dollars! I smile and encourage those with big dreams! I love big dreams. But the moment I start to speak the realities of writing a novel, smiles fade, light dims from behind the eyes, and I can see I’ve killed hopes. Why do we love dreams without substance? Why is it we think dreams just come to us? Most dreams are the result of very hard work. American Idol winners aside, most singers, artist, musicians, writers spend hours and hours on their craft. On a recent drive to visit family in Tennessee, I listened to a book, Outliers. The author, Malcom Gladwell, looked at societies and individuals to see […]
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