Category: Musings
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Writing Faster
Prior to the James River Writers conference a week ago, I attended Natasha Sass’s Master Class on “Writing Smarter, Faster, and to Market.” It was the first Master Class I had ever attended. Two hours with a short break went by fast. I wrote notes. I fail at notes. But this time, my notes were…
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Visiting Cape Charles
Having read Pat Parsons’ memoir of her childhood in Cape Charles, Va., I knew it was a place I wanted to visit. I contacted her, telling her of my intention. Her replies were effusive; each email filled with recommendations atop recommendations. Thus prepared, my wife and I took off for the Eastern Shore, an easy drive…
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Vignette: A Writer’s Torment
Read my first-draft dialogue between me and the needling, maddening editor in my head.
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Batman This Means War Superman
I think I’d be more inclined to see Batman vs. Superman if it was done in the mode of the movie, This Means War, with Wonder Woman in Reese Witherspoon’s role, Lauren. Clark and Bruce are colleagues and friends at the Justice League headquarters. In walks a woman with stunning Amazonian looks that takes their…
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My Second Query Rejection
I received my second query letter rejection from the agent I wrote to just a month ago. As with the first rejection, this one was not rote and impersonal. I appreciate that. Though the book was not the right fit for her, she implored that I not get discouraged. I will not. I think for many of us querying…