"I queried a major magazine and included a list of interview sources. They rejected my idea but, one year later, they just published the article I pitched to them, and they used my sources!" "I received a form rejection letter for a series of books I pitched to a large book publisher a couple of year ago. I just got back from Barnes and Noble and, guess what? That same … [Read more...]
Creative Habits for Writers
Working writers know that you have to “work” at being creative. Writer’s block isn’t an option when you are being paid to crank out scripts, novels, or articles. So you have to make it a creative habit every day. The best writers know that you need to set a schedule and stick to it. Treat it like a full time job. Treat creativity like a full time job. Facing a blank slate is … [Read more...]