Tag Archives: #WritersLife

#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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Into the Twitter(pitch)verse: The Basics

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Joey@IdeaJones

There are opportunities to get your project in front of agents and editors, and, I’m learning, ways to do it (and not do it). Twitter pitch contests — I’m no expert. I’m experimenting and figuring it out. But it’s a … Continue reading →

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Shoebox Writing

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Joey@IdeaJones

“You must keep sending work out; you must never let a manuscript do nothing but eat its head off in a drawer. You send that work out again and again, while you’re working on another one. If you have talent, … Continue reading →

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Love Letter 101

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Joey@IdeaJones

A few tips to get you started on your love letter. Continue reading →

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