tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314527768752542766.post6265123123839658570..comments2023-07-03T03:07:58.511-06:00Comments on Wredheaded Writer: Tip O'Day #216 - How to BeginDixon Bennett Ricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16258196515983437225noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314527768752542766.post-18641759455220653122011-11-17T10:26:22.404-07:002011-11-17T10:26:22.404-07:00Great post !! As a new writer I realized the odds ...Great post !! As a new writer I realized the odds of having a book published in Canada was slim... almost impossible... I did three important things 1) trained my creative mind by scheduling my time everyday in front of the computer for a set length of time no matter what.. If I couldn't write, I did research, or promotions... Now when I sit down at that special time my mind is focused 2) submitted to free papers, free magazines, letters to the editor etc. I built a writing platform... publishers want to make money and you need to show them they can do that with you 3) Joined writing associations and went to their meetings: associations have websites and they post their members profile and photo on the websites... 6 of my books were commissioned by publishers that found me on an association website... Most importantly believe in yourself and dream big! You may not have all those dreams realized but the trip will be worth it.... Cynthia Faryon, Author of 9 books and countingCynthia J Faryonhttp://www.cynthiafaryon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314527768752542766.post-70610655308986357672011-11-17T03:51:08.869-07:002011-11-17T03:51:08.869-07:00GREAT POST! I personally would not pick up a book ...GREAT POST! I personally would not pick up a book that I would not lay down until it is finished.<br /><br />Writer's have to do the same. They have to hook the publisher or agent into wanting to read more about them.Author Deb Petershttp://www.rainbownook.webs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314527768752542766.post-77973816946186689052011-11-16T08:43:32.865-07:002011-11-16T08:43:32.865-07:00Great post, Gary. I love great opening lines that ...Great post, Gary. I love great opening lines that immediately hook you with a question. Chuck Pahlaniuk's book, RANT, for example, starts this way: Like most people, I didn't meet and talk to Rant Casey until after he was dead.<br /><br />When a single sentence contains so much information, and creates so many intriguing questions, you can't help but keep reading.Robbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11490155918904123702noreply@blogger.com