Herein lies the third instalment of blogs I'm writing about being a writer. The first, what it feels like to have a writing idea; the second, what it feels like to finish a writing project; and now, what it feels like to get published. This is a LONG post that is so long, I've split… Continue reading What It Feels Like To Get Published – Part I
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What It Feels Like to Finish a Writing Project
Journal entry upon finishing writing my latest novel. October 2024 THE FINISHING FEELINGS It really is something, the feelings I get when a writing project is finished. That said, I'm sure there are many of you who have that feeling that a piece of writing is never really finished! I have that feeling too! Especially… Continue reading What It Feels Like to Finish a Writing Project
Editing & Submissions
Do you have someone edit your submissions before you submit? I'm curious about this as I've been working hard to continually submit this year. I'm talking specifically about contest calls and themed submission calls for lit mags - not full-length manuscripts for agents/publishers. I find that the way I submit happens organically. I get loads… Continue reading Editing & Submissions
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