I am nearing the querying phase of the writing journey, so I spend my free time creatively crafting query letters but just staring blankly at my synopsis. How do I make it better? It’s too wordy, misses a lot of the sub-plot points and, basically, makes my head hurt. Anyone else? After a little searching … More Synopsis Struggles
If you’ve spent anytime around teenage girls lately, you are probably familiar with the trendy VSCO Girl. “Sksksksksk” and “And I oop” are her catch phrases. Her selfie game is on-point, using photo editing apps like VSCO to create her own personalized aesthetic, and her social media posts are full of emojis. You can find … More The Original VSCO Girl
Well, I think I can officially say I got scammed. In total newbie fashion, I took the advice of a YouTube publishing guru and searched Goodreads.com for a paid beta reader/proofreader to do a final read of my manuscript before I start to query literary agents. Although I’ve already received feedback on the novel, having … More Take the Money and Run
Writing my first novel SONG OF A FIREBIRD has been an amazing journey of self-discovery. Tapping into my creativity and telling this story has given me a sense of purpose and satisfaction. I smile remembering the excitement of laying awake in the wee hours of the night with my brain sizzling with ideas. I recall … More Hitting the Pause Button
The main character of my novel SONG OF A SOPHOMORE resided in my head for many years, and, until recently, inside my MacBook. But, I am proud to say, the teenage protagonist Josephine “Rose” Blakeway is now alive on the page. It’s no wonder the Evanescence song “Bring Me to Life” has chased me around since … More Bring Me to Life: The Joy of Finishing the First Draft
Marie McKoy 