The What Not To Do series
Hi, y’all. Here’s the thought and the plan:
I’m going to start a What Not To Do series based on my own particular mistakes with my writing career (oh yes, we’ll go there), and give you guys a chance to add your own experiences so we can all learn from each other (great suggestion, Shai!).
What I need to know from you right now is what categories you’d like to see covered. The things that spring to mind are the query letter, dealing with agents, dealing with editors, the book launch, publicity, blogging, etc.
But what would all of you like to see covered?
November 25th, 2008 at 10:13 am
Yes, yes, yes! All of the above. Plus what to look for in a contract. Not that I’m there. But it’ll be good to know.
Have a great Thanksgiving!
November 25th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Clothing choices when visiting NYC?
November 25th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Writing the first draft.
November 25th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
all of the above and I really like Heather’s idea. I would like to know the mistakes of the writing process as well.
November 25th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
those all sound helpful, i wish i could give you more ideas but nothing comes to mind
November 25th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Hmm, getting past the first page?? Outlining, keeping the story going, not letting procrastination get to you….
November 26th, 2008 at 12:45 am
Thought of another one while I was outlining today, “What to do when you have a bunch of questions reguarding your plot and charicters come up and once”, “How to handle them”, “And how to NOT give up, in disscouragement (word?) at the sight of them….”
I sound bitter and frustrated? What? No, not me! I’ve never been better!
Help… :.(
November 26th, 2008 at 9:23 am
How about some guidelines for behavior in a critique group? (Online or in person.)
November 26th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
I’m liking all of these suggestions. Keep them coming!
November 26th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Addictive TV shows to avoid when under deadline?
November 26th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Patrick, that requires its own separate series: “What Not To Do Anymore, Patrick.” Stay tuned.