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Reserve That Can of Whoop Ass

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Shykia

  Last week I read an article in the Huffington Post about an author who went WWE on the literary agent who had rejected him. Thankfully, the agent’s loyal dog came to her rescue. Still, the situation has reminded me just how … Continue reading →

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Coping with Rejection in the Literary World — Dos and Don’ts

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Shykia

  Rejection is not fatal. I don’t remember where I heard that phrase or who coined it, but the power of those four words resonated with me from the moment I heard them. I agree, rejection isn’t fatal…but it can … Continue reading →

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12 Lessons Learned

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Shykia

“I’ll put my heart and soul into my novel, work hard to get an agent, and everything else will fall into place. It won’t be easy, but everyone I know will be rooting for me.” That’s what many aspiring writers think. I was … Continue reading →

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