Just a quick re-post of something I put on Facebook earlier::
Do you have any great writing insights or experiences you’d like to share? If so, let me know and I’ll get you in touch with my editor. At Fuel Your Writing (one of the top ten blogs for writers!!), we’re always looking for contributors. Even if it’s just a one shot deal. Help your fellow writers–share your knowledge!! =)
Email Me!!
Thanks =)
(If you do it, you’ll love it — promise!)
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The best advice I ever got was: Know the Genre! Seems obvious in a way, but I found it helpful. In my case, the genre in question is Mystery.
So, I learned who was writing what, who was publishing what, what kinds of contests or awards existed (for published and aspiring writers), what organizations existed... and so on. I was also involved with two book clubs.
This was all very helpful as I worked on my manuscript.
I got a book contract realtively quickly - within four months (and 20 query letters).
Now, I just have to wait a few more weeks and I'll see my first novel in a bookstore somewhere and that will be so cool & so exciting!
Cheers, Jill
www.jilledmondson.blogspot.com
This sounds like fun.
Interesting...I'll have to think about this. I've had SOOO much advice it's hard to pick just one thing, but I'd definitely be interested in contributing :D
Tara and MaryBeth -- I let my editor know you're interested, but I also replied to your emails.
For anyone else, you can go directly to fuelyourwriting.com and at the top right, there's a 'contact' box that drops down and asks for basic information. You should hear something back soon after submitting your info! =)