Potentially Bad News?
I read the Annoyed Librarian (AL) blog on occasion. Usually she (I think it's a she, as the AL is anonymous) has some wry quip about how the library profession is self-destructing, and librarians are too worried about staying relevant to notice.…
Who’s Really to Blame? Does it Matter?
For a long time, I thought editors were to blame for books that weren't very well-written. After all, wasn't it up to them to clean up unecessary words, sentences, and phrases that didn't move the story along?
But the more I've talked with,…
Corrections, Delays and More on Why Authors Produce Drivel
Many apologies for the delay. New job, new house, moving to a new state, and other life events forced my writing to the backseat, which I always hate. Now that things are settled, I'll be posting more frequently.
I'd like to place a correction…
Another Stinky Galley
I've commented in previous posts about some of the books I'm assigned to review. Some are interesting reads, while others are, shall we say, not.
An interesting read results when an author considers their reader. This translates into straight-forward…
Useful Blogs Updated
I've updated the "Useful Blogs" section to include blogs from literary agencies. I also included a really great one that features up and coming YA titles.I'm in the throes of moving, but will send more updates once we're settled in the new place.Thanks!-The…
Wise Words from Sandra Cisneros
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of hearing Sandra Cisneros read at a local library. Never had I seen a writer captivate her audience so easily. She told us about her days at Catholic school (with the "happy housewives of God") and how she…
Stop Blowing Smoke up my Skirt!
I took a creative nonfiction writing class recently, where I learned a lot about format (including what a nut graf is), and how to make my descriptions more relatable. The class was taught by someone who had worked for a very popular magazine…
Juggling Two Careers: Writer or Librarian?
In finishing the second draft of my novel and figuring out where to network and make connections, my writing pursuits are starting to turn into a full-time career. In this process, I am increasingly finding that the demands of my day job are…
Useful Blogs
I'm putting my ear to the ground and looking for online resources to help with networking. The other day, I stumbled on this really useful blog called "Literary Rambles." Not only a clever title, but offers a useful and comprehensive list of…
Correction re: Cicada
Cicada is not accepting submissions at this time. I noted this when I visited their website today. FYI.More later.-The Writer Librarian