The Write Stuff
This blog is about writing. Not reporting or journalism, but creative writing -- poetry, short stories, novels. And not just about the finished product but how we, as writers go about the process, and the trials, tribulations, blood, sweat and tears that go along with it. I'll also talk about another process -- publishing. Finding the right literary agent or publisher, self-publishing, e-publishing, what are the options and what are the chances of breaking into print? That's about it. I am by no means a best selling novelist or have all the answers, but consider this the beginning of a dialogue among a group of people who put pen to paper (okay, finger to keyboard) to release something inside us, something that must be shared.
Real Name: Sonny Long Gender: male Member Since: September 29, 2007 Last Signed In: January 09, 2009 Profile Views: 773 Blog Views: 2154 Due Process First things first Murder trial site set Fingers crossed Got to throw the line in the water to get a nibble The next wave Movement on the legal front Trying to keep the faith Agents, agents everywhere Still waiting September 07 October 07 November 07 December 07 January 08 February 08 March 08 April 08 May 08 June 08 July 08 August 08 September 08 October 08 November 08 December 08 January 09 
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Simultaneous submissions
Of course you want to get your work into the hands of as many potential agents and publishers as possible -- that will increase your chances of acceptance, right? Not necessarily. Pay careful attention when studying the markets and choosing where to send your proposals or manuscripts (read carefully to see which they prefer). Some agents and/or editors DO NOT accept simultaneous submissions. They want to be the only one looking at your proposed book. Their market listings will spell this out specifically. IF you do send out simultaneous submissions to those that accept them, tell them so in your cover letter. Let them know others are considering your work. Keeping writing. 0 comments from 0 users
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