Blogger: Mary Keeley
It’s that time of year again. While I’ve been filling out forms and booking flights for the writers conferences I’ll attend this year, my mind automatically trips to the new writers I’ll have the joy of meeting, …
Writer's Conferences
2015, A Year for Hope
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Inevitably, December sneaks in through the back door while we’re still cleaning up the dining room after Thanksgiving. Rude, isn’t it. In another week, editors will cease entertaining submissions and focus on finishing current projects before taking …
When Doubt Niggles
Blogger: Mary Keeley
You know the feeling. You’re plugging along feeling like you’re doing okay, and then a disruptive thought pops forward from the back of your mind, haunting, accusing: This isn’t good enough. What were you thinking? The Bible …
A Writing Entrepreneur
Blogger: Mary Keeley
We talk often talk about the craft of writing and aspects of the writing life here on the Books & Such blog. Today, I want to view you as a writing entrepreneur and talk about what that …
Your Hook: the On/Off Button in Your Proposal
Conference Graces
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Mount Hermon ushers in the busiest writers conference season from now through autumn, and many of you will be making your way there today. Be sure to introduce yourself to Janet and Wendy when you see them. …
The Author-Agent Partnership: Finding the Right Fit
Blogger: Mary Keeley
What should a writer look for in an agent? What does an agent look for in a client? It’s tempting for a writer to go with the first offer of representation because it means you’ve crossed the …
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The Best Advice You Ever Received in a Critique
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Do you recall the one or two Aha! moments in your writing journey in which you personally received stellar advice or feedback that was life changing for your WIP? For your craft? For your career as an …
2 Keys to Successful Agent and Editor Meetings
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Two initial impressions you’ll leave with agents and editors you meet at a writers conference are your level of professionalism and the degree of your publishing knowledge. Whether or not you plan to attend a conference yet …
Anatomy of a Conference Experience
Blogger: Mary Keeley
The busiest conference season is into full swing through the summer into fall. I’m at the Write To Publish Conference this week and will have limited time to respond to comments. But here are some of the …