Fiction: How to Find the Felt Need

This is the first post in my editing series in 2020 for how to develop a great story by having all the layers in place before actually writing, or if you've already written your book, how to make sure all the layers are in place. The first layer in developing a great story is finding … Continue reading Fiction: How to Find the Felt Need

My First Rejection

We've all been rejected a time or two in life. We don't get that coveted job or that job promotion for whatever reason. That person we like didn't ask us out or maybe he/she flat-out told us no.  Well, an agent rejected my book proposal the other day. My first real rejection. I've heard about … Continue reading My First Rejection