So many of us want to lose weight at some point throughout our lives. We eat healthy, exercise, and try to educate ourselves on the best ways to stay or get trim and strong.
It is clear to anyone with dreams and aspirations to succeed in the world of writing that rejection is a huge part of that career path. Anyone who has submitted stories to journals or magazines, or who has tried to secure an agent for their novel is more than aware of this fact.
Surviving the Writing Life
When should you get Beta readers for your novel? Not after the first draft, that is for certain. Really, not until you’ve written the first three drafts at least. When you’ve done all you can do to make your story the best you can, then it’s time for outside input (a.k.a. Beta readers).
I once had an angel walk beside me and someone saw her!
The Worst Christmas Tradition. Ever.