Today I got out a rag and cleaned off my white board. The wide open surface and blissfully erasable markers make it the perfect tool for me to see my story as one big picture. Once I have it there, I can see where the action falls and whether events should come sooner or later. [...]
“It’s a Wonderful Query”
November 4, 2009 – 1:31 pm
Since last week’s blog on synopses, I’ve been busy talking with other writers about what really hooks a reader. So I guess it’s time to talk about the synopsis’ hot older sister… The query. She’s sexy and alluring and you wish you could get to know her a little better. And unlike the synopsis, you [...]
Hook, Line, and Sinker
December 12, 2007 – 11:15 am
I once caught a book contract that was THIS big… but it got away. The Westside Schmooze topic this month is all about beginnings and hooks. To be exact: “Are You Hooked Yet? How can you use your first pages, first lines, and queries to hook readers and editors? Join us as we try to [...]
