Haven’t done a writing post for ages and since I’m in the process of writing outlines for the agent, I thought I’d do one on every writers arch-nemesis – the hideousness of the synopsis. It would really be good if editors or agents could just lift the story straight from our heads. But sadly, since … Continue reading “Synopsis Suckage – A Few Synopses Writing Tips”
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Difficult Women
Again I have been somewhat slack on the blog front – March has been full of edits and deadlines and I just haven’t got to it. BUT I have a post I’ve been meaning to write. And it’s about the problem of writing a difficult heroine. I’ve written about this before a few times but … Continue reading “Difficult Women”
In Which Jackie Gets Ranty-pants About Guilt
I’m going to do a flat-out amazing and thought provoking post on mother guilt today, because you know, I haz it. Summer holidays here and I have edits I have to get in to the editor in the next two weeks. Then I have to write the third book in my Entangled series which is … Continue reading “In Which Jackie Gets Ranty-pants About Guilt”
Kicking Fear’s Butt
So I’ve been contemplating this mountain thingy here and while I have, I’ve been thinking about my writing and all those bloody rejections. Especially the last two. I found it very interesting that in the ed’s opinion, the Hammer Pants ms, the one I’d written 18 months ago, was stronger than the one I’d written … Continue reading “Kicking Fear’s Butt”
I Do Not Know What I’m Talking About
I know, I know, you’re all finding it absolutely incredible to believe but it’s true. Jackie does not know what she’s talking about. This post is mainly for people searching for writing advice or any clue on how to get ahead in this hell we call the publishing business, or indeed anyone who may be … Continue reading “I Do Not Know What I’m Talking About”
Don’t Call Me Baby
Well, feeling very jealous about all the conference stuff going on. What with RNA and then RWA, little ole NZ is feeling very far away from everything! Luckily next month there will be the RWAus Conference in Sydney, which I am attending for the first time. Be so cool to see my CPs Rach and … Continue reading “Don’t Call Me Baby”
Drama Queen Gets Well Deserved Slap Round the Head
Ahem. Have to apologise for the whine-fest that was the last post. My only excuse is that I was feeling particularly low and was kind of daring the universe to see what would happen if I gave up. And the universe responded with a stop whining, pull yourself together and get on with it message. … Continue reading “Drama Queen Gets Well Deserved Slap Round the Head”
Hi, My Name’s Jackie and I am a Writerholic
Just got back from an Easter break and am feeling very writing deprived. Apparently it’s good to have a rest but I tell you five days without writing anything feels like torture to me. Luckily I wasn’t in the middle of a wip otherwise it would have been hell. Still, the one good thing about … Continue reading “Hi, My Name’s Jackie and I am a Writerholic”
WIPS and Agents
I suppose everyone has seen my word counters on the side of the blog and has noticed that yes, they all stand at 100%. It’s true, I have finished all three of my WIPs. Now I truly, truly don’t mean to be smug. It’s just that I am very lucky in that this is my … Continue reading “WIPS and Agents”
New Boots
One must never underestimate the value of retail therapy. To help me NTAI (see previous post), I went out today and got myself some new boots. With a heel. Now, I don’t normally wear heels. They hurt my feet and they make me feel overdressed. But now, as I edge closer towards the big four … Continue reading “New Boots”