Tag Archives: #writerlife

Inside the Writing Life: Am I A Writer?

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Joey@IdeaJones

Do you write? Congratulations, you’re a Writer! It’s really that simple. Now, becoming a PUBLISHED writer is harder. I was a freelance writer for years (magazines, newspapers and radio), and now that I’m transitioning to fiction, it’s really no easier. … Continue reading →

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Back In The Saddle Again (Well, in, then out, then in…)

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Joey@IdeaJones

So I haven’t been keeping up on our website until just recently. My new hashtag is #IBlameCovid. It’s been 5 months since I was first diagnosed. Here we are in July (almost August) and I’m definitely improved (I know March … Continue reading →

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Dance Like Nobody’s Watching

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Joey@IdeaJones

My mom used to say, “We’re on each other’s minds a lot less often than we think we are. While you’re worried about what people think of you, they’re worried about what other people think of THEM.” Mom was so … Continue reading →

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#QueryRoad: Rejections Come In Flavors

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Joey@IdeaJones

As we learn the fine art of querying a novel to agents, there are a few things that are becoming clear. One is that rejection comes in flavors, like ice cream (I know, you probably think getting a rejection is … Continue reading →

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#QueryRoad

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Joey@IdeaJones

The query letter has to be as good as the book. Maybe better. Something I’ve learned while searching for an agent: writing the book may be the easy part. Here I thought all that time spent mumbling to myself, scratching … Continue reading →

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