Tag: Writing

Publishing Short Stories

ByRachel August 26, 2009 2 Comments
We novel writers feel the temptation to put all our publishing eggs in one basket. Because novels are so time-consuming to produce, we spend most of our writing time on that and little (if any) on short stories or articles. Trouble is, short stories and articles have a greater chance of getting published, thus creating that valuable list of publishing credits that agents and editors like to see...

One Step At A Time

ByRachel August 21, 2009 2 Comments
Working to become an author is no easy challenge, and discouragement looms ever on the horizon. There's so much to remember and do. You pour your heart, soul and energy into the book until you think there's nothing left to give. Then you discover the world of querying, just as complex and trial/error as the writing process. You know that the actual publication and marketing will probably kick...

Resuscitating dormant pieces of the soul

ByRachel August 18, 2009 4 Comments
Last night and today I worked on the script for my graphic novel ON CAMPUS. I'd forgotten how much I love writing and drawing graphic stories. Every time I work on it, it's like a little piece of my soul comes out of hibernation, and I feel complete. I gave up cartooning in college because I was so busy.  As a post-grad aspiring to be an author, I worked mostly on my novel, since traditional...

Artist Retreat Part II

ByRachel August 10, 2009 2 Comments
As my week-long artist retreat in Missouri comes to an end, here's Part II of my list on how to get the most from your retreat. Take a variety of things to do. You may burn out on one project after several hours but still have the rest of the day to work. Take things to renew your mind such as books, and do those for a couple hours to get the creative juices back on track. How much internet time...

Artist Retreat in MO

ByRachel August 4, 2009 5 Comments
Artist retreats provide a wonderful opportunity to get loads of work done, rest your over-stuffed brain, and most importantly, recharge the creative battery. This week, I’ve retreated to the sticks of Missouri to get some serious work done. Artist retreats aren’t like normal vacations; they can be a waste of time if you don’t come back with work to show for it. As I go through my week,...