Taking a Chance

Today, I am stuck in Joss Whedon mode, and that's okay. I appreciate the man's thought process and writing style. 

His work also has me thinking about my work, and the fact that I've been doing this thing for 20 years and haven't really moved forward with getting my stuff out to the masses. I mean, really? Who does that? I have tons of completed projects, but why haven't I shared them with the world? I know focusing on my children has played a role, plus other life changes. But, come on, isn't it time to start doing something with my work? This is what I've wanted for a long time. Isn't it time to kick it up a notch? Isn't it time to take a chance? 

Maybe you have been waiting for some sign that it's time to take your writing to the next level. Well, here it is. 

Put yourself out there. If you are worried, like me, that your work isn't perfect enough, well, here's a newsflash for you: It will never be perfect enough. This doesn't mean that you shouldn't proofread and edit your work. However, it does mean that there comes a time when you have to cut the apron strings and let it go.

Friends, the new year is coming. It's time to decide what you are going to do with it. 

Keep on writing and Happy New Year! 

Finding a Literary Agent

Breaking into the book business requires the author to be a little savvy not only for the writing part but for the business part as well.
Truth is most writers aren't very business savvy. They would prefer to just write and leave the business part to someone who enjoys that sort of thing....well, I do anyway.

These days, authors are required to get out there and promote, promote, promote. Gone are the days where the publisher will set up a marketing plan....unless you have already established yourself as a best selling author.

Anyway, before I lose my train of thought, sometimes we don't want to search out the publisher but prefer to have an agent do that sort of thing for us....

If you want to learn more about finding a literary agent that fits you and your work, check out Nathan Bransford blog to help you out.

Happy Writing.