What’s the difference between a diary and a journal? Ask Uncle Google that question, and you’ll get dozens of different answers. Some say that a diary is more personal, while others insist that a diary records mundane events on a daily basis, while a journal is more about emotions, a … Read More
and what NOT to send In my previous WAG Blog, I gave tips on how to find the right agent for your book. Now I’ll focus on what material you should send to an agent or a publisher — and what you should not send. Do you box up your … Read More
When Susie Baxter ascended to the throne as WAG president in January 2015, she asked if someone in our memoir/creative nonfiction critique POD would relieve her of her duties as POD leader. When no one volunteered, she said she would continue doing the job. The following day, I attended our … Read More
Many writers roll their eyes at the topic of “critique.” We’ve heard the clichés about making nice. However, most writers aim for excellence and occasionally relapse into old habits. I dedicate this blog piece to a dear critique mate whose oral commentary of my partial novel amounted to “I hate … Read More