With the craziness of NaNoWriMo this month and other writing stuff I've got to do, I'm taking a small break. For the days leading up to Thanksgiving, I'm going to post small snippets or pictures of things that I'm thankful for. I'll post some small editing advices of things I've learned over the years. I may even announce a very exciting event coming up. Who am I kidding? I WILL announce it by the end of this week!
What is it, you ask? Agented/Published authors or industry interns or editors are teaming up with aspiring writers to read entire manuscripts and help shine up their teammate's pitches to present to agents in January. So get your manuscripts ready. More details coming Thursday, November 15.
My fifth thankful thought...
Lauren Hammond
ADA Management
I'm thankful for my wonderful agent who fell in love with my story enough to take me on as a client. It's an amazing feeling to have someone in your corner, cheering you on. The journey to getting your book in your hands is a long and treacherous one, and I'm glad I have her as my guide.
Editing
tip: When you're tired, take a break. Your mind needs rest to tackle edits. A tired mind will only make your writing suffer. So, when you're frazzled, frustrated, or freaked out, get up and clean something, walk, or go to a coffee shop. Then come back refreshed and ready to conquer your story's world.
For those of you who asked how to get the falling leaves, I got them here: http://bloggerstop.net/2008/12/add-falling-snow-flakes-flowers-leaves.html
For those of you who asked how to get the falling leaves, I got them here: http://bloggerstop.net/2008/12/add-falling-snow-flakes-flowers-leaves.html
Won't you join me on this journey of thanksgiving? Sign up on the linky below, post pictures or thoughts of thanks from now until Thanksgiving, hop around during the month, and get to know each other. I look forward to visiting each and every one! Start posting today or join in whenever you like. It's a laid-back kind of blog hop.
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Thank you again for doing this blog hop and for the positive comments on my blog. You're swell!!!:)
ReplyDeleteThanks, you're swell, too! ;)
DeleteYour AMAZINGNESS knows no end - you told us where to get the leaves!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYay! Hope you enjoy them! ;)
DeleteGood luck with NaNoWriMo. I'm sure your agent really appreciates this, what a nice thought to post about things you are thankful for.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I fear I'm failing at NaNoWriMo. The best part will be that I have a new WIP plotted. ;)
DeleteCan't wait until the 15th! Well, of course, I CAN...but it will be tough :)
ReplyDeleteYou don't have to wait until the 15th, we're announcing tomorrow.
DeleteOne of these days, I'll be posting my thankfulness for my agent!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the blog hop. I wish I could post every day, but I hope I don't have to miss too many days:)
I can't post every day either, so if it's one or 15, it's all good! <3
DeleteThanks, Brenda, for being such a supportive presence for us! We appreciate you!
ReplyDeleteThanks back - we have such a supportive community. Love it!
DeleteThis sounds like fun! Thanks for hosting it. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is fun and rewarding. I'm so happy that it makes me stop and think what I'm thankful for.
DeleteI am not as attentive to my webpage/blog as I should be but I will try and check it more. I hope to be thankful for an agent soon too. Interested to see what #pitchwars is all about. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteLife can get busy and the blog suffers. Priorities are key! Thanks!
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