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The Quest For Originality: Motivation for Writers and Artists
There are no new ideas in the world of writing. Everything has already been done and redone. Now what?! I’ve been hearing this a lot lately. Honestly, I’ve sometimes felt this way myself and wondered how could one achieve … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Uncategorized
Tagged artists, books, creativity, discovery, encouragement, growth, ideas, inspiration, language, motivation, originality, publishing, scientist, space, writers, writing
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Reserve That Can of Whoop Ass
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
Posted in Uncategorized, Writing & Publishing
Tagged advice, coping, Huffington Post, letters, literary agents, literature, publishing, query, rejection, writing
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Coping with Rejection in the Literary World — Dos and Don’ts
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
Posted in Life, Uncategorized, Writing & Publishing
Tagged advice, books, Dos and don'ts, encouragement, fame, glory, Happiness, literature, publishing, success
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Harlem Book Fair 2012 – Recap (with photos)
I had a wonderful time at the Harlem Book Fair this past Saturday! I met so many wonderful authors and literary enthusiasts, all of whom inspired me to continue expanding my creativity. My husband and I arrived bright and early … Continue reading
Posted in CAMILEON: Beyond The Veil, Life, Uncategorized, Writing & Publishing
Tagged African American, culture, evolution, Fantasy, future, Harlem Book Fair, HBF, inspiration, literacy, Max Rodriguez, multicultural, Panel Discussion, paranormal, publishing, Sci-fi, Science fiction, Speculative fiction
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12 Lessons Learned
“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
Posted in Uncategorized, Writing & Publishing
Tagged advice, aspiring author, beginning, dreams, help, indie author, marketing, networking, publishing, Twelve Lessons Learned, Writing & Publishing, years
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