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The One Less Traveled
Obstacles often present themselves as opportunities. Today, I get to wrap my arms around that life lesson and give it a little squeeze. Here’s what I received from my prospective agent this afternoon: “Dear Ms. Willis, Thank you for your … Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks, Write On
Tagged Brandi Carlile, Christopher Coake, Dick Fosbury, facing rejection, finding a literary agent, Fosbury Flop, George Washington, Jesus, publishing a book, rejection, Robert Frost, self-publishing, The Road Not Taken, the writing life, Thomas Paine, Three of Eva, traditional publishing, validation, writing a book, WWJD
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Not for the Faint of Heart
I’ve said it before. This whole writing thing? Not for sissies. You know what’s even worse? The solicitation part. Finding an agent, finding a publisher, finding peace in your ever-doubtful heart during the whole gut-wrenching process. (Where’s that damn Stuart … Continue reading
Posted in Write On
Tagged " Judy Blume, 21 Club, Beatrix Potter, Don Johnson, finding an agent, getting published, JK Rowling, John Grisham, literary agents, love of my life, Madeline L'Engle, move to Mississippi, New York City, Pollyanna, publishing a book, rejection letters, RoadMaster station wagon, rocking the mullet, sending query letters, Stephen King, Stuart Smalley
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