The following questions weigh heavy on the minds of writers and in the coming weeks, are ones I plan to explore and tackle on this blog ... so stay tuned.
But for now, I'm on my way out of town for the week so this blog may trickle a little for the next several days. Doesn't mean I'm not working ... I'm taking a week to finish my edits on SOUTHERN FRIED WOMEN, network, visit bookstores, and chill a little.
In the meantime ... I'll also be preparing to answer these questions:
1. What's the real deal on self-publishing from an author's point of view?
2. How perfect does my writing really have to be to land a book deal? In just one area or all of them? What kind of help can I really expect from an agent or editor?
3. Do I seriously need to attend a writing conference? I despise name-dropping, how critical is it to meet important people in the business? How connected do I need to be?
4. I loathe public speaking. How do I get around it? How much of my own publicity do I honestly have to do?
5. Do I need to pay attention to all the writer and agent's blogs on the Internet? Are they written for all writers?
6. Do I need a degree? Do I need an MFA degree?
7. I'm on a limited income and budget. How do I self-publish? What's involved? What about the Publish On Demand people, would that be a good route? What's the stigma if you're self-published or better yet, is there one? Should I just risk the slush piles?
8. Do I need to hire an editor, publicist, and do I really have to join toastmasters? And what the hell is a platform?
9. What do I do if I've worked hard on a piece and my critique group thinks it sucks?
10. Is there a point where I should just give up and face the fact that I'm too young to write, too old to write, I can't afford to take the time to write, or I'm just not that good?
Like I said ... stay tuned ... I'll be delivering these answers from a writer's point of view (which may surprise you.)
Blessings to you and yours.
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