Once you’ve polished your manuscript, put together a brilliant cover letter, and made sure to mind your manners, there’s only one thing left to do: wait. Waiting is the absolute worst. There’s nothing you can do but twiddle your thumbs and wonder until you hear back. It could be days, weeks, or even months. AndContinue reading “What Happens Next: Submission Series”
Author Archives: Kate G. Jameson
Happy 2017!
This has been sitting on my computer for about two weeks, but I finally got it edited and uploaded. Some big news for the new year! Until next time, word nerds!
Etiquette Lesson: Submission Series
Happy New Year, word nerds! I thought we’d start 2017 off with an etiquette lesson. After all, you want to make the best possible impression this year, don’t you? Unfortunately, my knowledge of manners is rather specialized, so I don’t know what good it will do those of you who aren’t sending in articles toContinue reading “Etiquette Lesson: Submission Series”
The Signs of Christmas
It’s almost Christmas! But what makes you really feel like it’s the Christmas season? Until next time, word nerds!
I Guess I’m a Real Adult Now?
I graduated from college a year ago. So I’ve been reflecting on the last year and all that’s been going on in my life. And I’ve come to a conclusion. I’m a real adult now. And, yes, that should be a fairly obvious conclusion. I’m now 23 years old, so I’m legally an adult. I’veContinue reading “I Guess I’m a Real Adult Now?”
Fairy Tale Facts: Hansel and Gretel
In 1812, the Grimm brothers wrote and published a little story you may have heard of before: Hansel and Gretel. But how much do you really know about the famous tale?
NaNo 2016: Recap
Happy December, my friends! November is over and with it, National Novel Writing Month. So now the big question remains. How did I do? Until next time, word nerds!
Preparing Your Story for Submission
Welcome, dear friends and readers, to the Hunger Games!… I mean, the submission series! Honestly, it can feel like a fight to the death when manuscripts are being evaluated. Which one is better? Which will be the last one standing? In this third installment of my submission success series, we’ll be looking at the bestContinue reading “Preparing Your Story for Submission”
NaNo Update: Week 3
I hate to say it, but I’ve abandoned my novella for the time being. I’ve never been able to just take a sliver of an idea and just write, like some writers I know (and admire). I like to let ideas percolate and develop. And with the time crunch (writing upwards of 20000 words, editing,Continue reading “NaNo Update: Week 3”
Interview: Chandler Birch
I’ve got a special treat for you today, word nerds. But first, let me tell you a (short) story. Four years ago I was a tiny freshman at Taylor University in the Professional Writing program. Two years ahead of me was another student, Chandler Birch. I didn’t know him terribly well, but he was obviouslyContinue reading “Interview: Chandler Birch”
Kate G. Jameson 