The past few months have been hectic, hence my absence from the bloggers’ sphere. I’ve only just managed to catch up on all the wonderful posts from blogs I follow and can tell you it was a mammoth task! I’ve still to get back to finishing my next short story, though I am grateful to…
The book I am currently reading, which relates to the period of time I am interested in, but within the first twenty pages I came across ‘head-hopping’. For those who don’t know what this means, it is when the writer jumps from one character’s point of view to another in the same scene or in the…
‘The sculptor produces the beautiful statue by chipping away such parts of the marble block as are not needed–it is a process of elimination.’ Elbert Hubbard Bit by bit, day by day I chip away. There, I can almost see it. The fruits of my labour. One day to be shared around the world. Coming soon.…
For all the agents out there trawling blogs and e-books looking for your next big client, take heed for I am coming your way. I have two completed manuscripts with a third still in progress that form part of a trilogy. If you are a Historical Fantasy fan with a penchant for Greek mythology then…
I have read hundreds of books and some stand out more than others, while there are those that slip down the wayside. Why? I probably could re-iterate an English lesson here but what it really comes down to is one major factor: do you like what you’ve read? This business of writing is so subjective…
I just read David Gaughran’s post on why he self-published an e-book rather than go down the track of agents and traditional publishing. He has certainly made me re-consider my options, especially spelling out the pros of such a venture. Granted, it will not be a bed of roses but it has helped me think more…
Those who have been following my blog know I am currently researching suitable literary agents to send query letters. It has been time-consuming and though submissions outlines are similar, there is a varying degree of differences. Who just wants a letter, some a letter and a synopsis, others want letter, synopsis and the first 3 chapters…
One of the difficult things I need to address when researching appropriate agents is to identify the genre of my story. It’s historical based on mythology. Is it just Fantasy or is it better labelled as Historical Fantasy? It all comes down to commercial appeal. Will it sell under the broader classification of Fantasy or should…
I was researching Literary Agents on the web when I came across a site titled ‘The Rejection Slip Blues’. As I was reading, the experiences this writer cleverly and wittily propounded, sounded awfully familiar. I too, have received replies: ‘my list is too full’, or ‘this sounds very interesting but it is not for me’ and…
Luciana Cavallaro 