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Do Literary Agents Consider ‘Good News’ Stories Passe’?
Do Literary Agents Consider ‘Good News’ Stories Passe’?
Since fall 2022, I’ve been pitching my book proposal to literary agents across this country. The content? Gains made by women chefs as evidenced by the sheer number now starring on or appearing ...
Game On! NBA Sports Icon Stephen Curry Interviews Stacey Abrams
Game On! NBA Sports Icon Stephen Curry Interviews Stacey Abrams
For the sake of protecting our democracy, some public figures have stepped up to voice their support for good people running for political office. Likely there are few races more critical ...
Andy, Produce A Gay Husbands Series On Bravo TV Too!
Andy, Produce A Gay Husbands Series On Bravo TV Too!
As of 7/2021 and in light of recent RHO scandals that include RHONY on hiatus due to infighting? and RHOBH Erika Jayne's scandal, I think it's time @Andy a.k.a. #AndyCohen expand ...
Think You Know Fish? Not like Master Chef Eric Ripert Knows Fish
Think You Know Fish? Not like Master Chef Eric Ripert Knows Fish
Chefs Ripert & Carroll at 10 ARTS in Philly
Yours truly finishing a book proposal she's pitching to literary agents interested in books about the culinary world. Mine zooms ...
Elmore Leonard’s Ten Rules of Writing
(I had the pleasure of hanging out with Mr. Leonard whose friends called him 'Dutch'. Barnaby Conrad, founder of SBWC, was one and often Dutch made an appearance at the conference and often participated in Barney's morning workshop. SBWC Glory ...
SCWC Writing Conference Goes to ZOOM
SCWC Writing Conference Goes to ZOOM
Many businesses have taken to ZOOM to conduct business during these crisis filled times. In April, I joined their ranks and have been conducting read and critique workshops twice weekly. To my amazement, I do ...
Hybrid Publishers: A Viable Option? Here’s Why
#HybridPublishers: A Viable Option? Here's Why
HybridPublishers are on the rise. Why? Here's Why. Self publishing options including #Createspace, #Bookbaby and #Smashwords promised a lot when they came to be except we've had enough time to collect data that suggests otherwise. ...
WritersMama Read & Critique ZOOM Workshops-JOIN US!
Covid19 Be Damned! WritersMama Read & Critique ZOOM Workshops-JOIN US!
Let's Workshop Together...Apart
April 4, 2020
Opening 5 Pages:
WritersMama Read & Critique Workshop via ZOOM
Okay, so this sucks and we all know it but does that mean we have to stop our creative ...
Have Black Voices Mattered in Publishing?
Have Black Voices Mattered in Publishing?
A while ago, I attended a one-day workshop at a Southern California library intended for writers of color. The room semi-filled with nonwhite attendees, a mix of African Americans and Latino folks; the panelists also ...
How To Write Like Joan Didion
How To Write Like Joan Didion
For every long sentence, you have to drop an anchor and slow down the pace.
In the same vein, build up a certain tone, then knock it down.
Everyone sees themselves as heroes in their own story.
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