The Sharp Sting of Rejection Oh, rejections. They slowly chip away at your self-confidence, and we writers pursuing publication must endure a lot of rejection. Is it any wonder people talk about the fragile writer ego? Hey, my ego wasn’t that fragile at first, but after hundreds (or maybe at this point thousands) of rejections, well… yeah, it’s a bit… View Post
How great would it feel to write a novel? To create a cast of characters, build a world for them to live in, send them on adventures, let them have epiphanies — and you are the puppet master in control of it all! Do you have a great idea? A story you’ve always wanted to tell? Characters who are begging… View Post
Imagine what you could do with a regular writing practice… Finally finish that novel. Finally start that novel. Examine your own thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Become a better writer. Tap into your creativity. Write for fun, for family, or for profit. Write short stories, poems, or essays. Show the muse you’re serious and be ready when inspiration strikes. Become an… View Post
Rose Szabo is a queer writer from Richmond, Virginia who loves horror, tabletop games, and material culture, particularly fashion. They hold an MFA from VCU, which is where they currently teach writing. I reached out to Rose after reading their debut, What Big Teeth, a YA novel about family secrets and werewolves. Their second novel, We All Fall Down, is… View Post
What do I mean by traditional publishing? I mean getting a literary agent who sells your book to an acquiring editor at a publishing house (either Big 5 or indie publisher). I’m talking about the type of publishing where you don’t have to pay money. I’m not talking about self-publishing, hybrid publishing, or publishing short pieces online or in magazines…. View Post