Christian Writer: How Real is Too Real?
I’m often torn about how “real” to be when it comes to writing. I’m not a cookie-cutter Christian and I don’t want to pretend to be. Some Christians make the mistake of pretending to be something we are not. We are flawed, we make mistakes and our actions don’t always reflect our beliefs. Don’t get […]
CALLING ALL AUTHORS
I’m creating a post that will showcase fellow authors. Send a brief description of your work including genre with a link to either your website or social media page to ebbyslane@gmail.com to be included in the post. Don’t worry there’s no catch, just one author supporting another. : ) Deadline is Sunday April 24. The deadline has been extended to […]
Preparation DFWCON: The Experience
The hardest part of attending a conference is stepping out of my introvert comfort zone and being in the midst of a crowd of strangers. Yet, there is a rush I cannot describe that accompanies doing something I’ve never done before. I plan to walk in there with my head held high, which isn’t very high since […]
Preparation DFWCON: The Manuscript
The most important document you’ll bring with you beside the query letter, business cards, a positive attitude, and maybe the little extrovert hidden deep inside of you is your manuscript. If an agent happens to be interested, you’ll want to ensure you have polished it up real nice. Here are some sites that’ll aid you in the […]
Preparation DFWCON: The Query
One of the most important aspects of attending a conference of any sort is being prepared. Yesterday we covered The Pitch. Today, we’ll cover the query letter. From what I learned thus far, it should be to the point, and to remember you are selling your manuscript. I found some sites that aid in […]