“Read. Write. Then rewrite. I think that’s common advice. But it’s also through writing a lot that you start to develop your voice. To me that’s what makes a writer special.” -Wendi Aarons
by Amanda Churchill Historical novels are amazingly difficult to write. (There, I said it!) One must do all the usualstuff– characterization, plot creation, pacing, etc.– but then attempt to pull this off during a time period when one might not have even been alive…maybe even in a place they’ve never
“Writing allows me the time and space to think in a deep way—or at least a deeper way. I get to explore an event or memory from a new perspective and then I get to find the right words for that perspective. It’s exciting and hard.” -Donna M. Johnson
“I look first and foremost for a strong voice. I want a voice that will carry me anywhere.” -Carrie Howland, Howland Literary
“Write what feels true to you and worry about everything else – audience, readability, etc – later.” -KB Brookins
“If your writing life feels like it’s not working out the way you want it to, don’t give up. Instead, take a step back and ask yourself what you can do differently.” -P.J. Hoover
“Understand the importance of revision and embrace it. Revision is your best friend when it comes to telling the best story.” -Samantha M. Clark
“I love the short story form. To me, it’s just a delight to work in because it’s so malleable and you can work with it until you get it right.” –Kirk Wilson
“As long as we remain honest, forthright, and dedicated to working as hard as we can towards achieving our common goals, the relationship should remain healthy and (hopefully!) prove fruitful.” -Saba Sulaiman, Talcott Notch Literary Services
“Remain faithful to the original vision of what drew you to the publishing industry, which is ultimately a love of writing, literature, and publishing. That will be the fuel for the fire.” -Mark Gottlieb, Trident Media Group
