Minus the shoes and ships. Sorry.
Sometimes, when I’m starting to feel low about my prospects of breaking into the world of publishing, I remind myself that at least I don’t work in the college football business:) That is one truly messed-up industry.
In other news, Authoress is hosting a fun holiday contest over on her blog. Just pen a few new lyrics for a favorite holiday tune and enter them in the comments section of today’s blog post. The lyrics should be “writerly” (her word, not mine--which is too bad, since I’d love to take the credit for adding that one to the dictionary) and, of course, appropriate; the winning lyricist, as chosen by super agent Lauren MacLeod, receives a bona fide query letter critique. The contest opened earlier today and runs through Wednesday morning, so good luck channeling your inner Irving Berlin. If I can come up with something by then, I’m sure I’ll join in. Right now, my chronic poet’s block is acting up…
Well, that’s all I got. Anybody else have anything exciting going on around the www?
I found something else! The amazing Nathan Bransford's given his popular agent blog a makeover - and added a forum section to boot! Check it out at this address:
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So, did you enter the contest? I scrolled through, but I didn't see yours. I don't have anything polished enough to query.
ReplyDeleteNope, didn't enter. I've gotten to the point where I don't mind my prose being ripped to shreds - but I'm still a little shy about my poetry:)
ReplyDeleteMy poetry is shredded almost monthly. While I recognize this means my editor is trying to help me, it doesn't make it easier.
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