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When I think about plot, I start with two things: the concept of my story and the message I want to deliver through my story. Either of these aspects can come first, but they build on and intertwine with each other.
Believable settings are as important as believable characters. My foundation for creating an imaginative, credible setting is to think about what is going on in the story…
Well, I can share my experience and hope it encourages you. And I would love to hear what you have to share with me! EACH CHARACTER HAS A JOURNEY…
Reputable literary agents receive dozens of query letters a month, but they only take on a few new clients each year! Writing a compelling query letter is an important step for landing a good agent. Letters must be concise and professional and have all the information the agent expects, but they must also be intriguing and capture the agents’ attention.
So you’ve written your manuscript, revised it with a developmental editor and a few trusted readers (and then revised it again), and you feel ready to move forward. What is your next step? Well, if you are self-publishing, now is the time to connect with a professional copyeditor to give your manuscript that final polish.
If procrastination is the art of delay, perseverance is the fostered discipline to break through. We sometimes ping pong between procrastination and perseverance. Many of us would like to persevere more and procrastinate less. The question is: How?
