Monthly Archives: January 2010

ARE YOU READY TO QUERY

Posted on January 25, 2010 by veldabrotherton

Let’s find out. Are you passionate about your book? Do you believe thoroughly in its message? Are you enthusiastic? Yes to all three takes us to the next step. If you have a no, then perhaps you need another rewrite. … Continue reading →

Posted in creative nonfiction, fiction, hooks, query letter, Velda Brotherton, writing | 2 Comments

WORKSHOPS

Posted on January 18, 2010 by veldabrotherton

At Barnes & Noble where I often speak prior to signing books For the past four or five years I’ve held a semi-annual workshop at Ozark Folkways near Winslow, Arkansas. This non-profit organization provides rooms for all sorts of workshops … Continue reading →

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NETWORKING SECRETS

Posted on January 11, 2010 by veldabrotherton

Lisa Wingate on right and me at Oklahoma Writers Federation, Inc.Back in the archives of this blog somewhere, no doubt is a blog urging writers to network, but hopefully I’ve learned some more about the task as the years have … Continue reading →

Posted in Dusty Richards, Jodi Thomas, Jory Sherman, Linda Apple, Lisa Wingate, Mike Blakely, Ozark Creative Writers, Ozark Writers League, Radine Trees Nehring, Uncategorized, Velda Brotherton, W.C. Jameson | 5 Comments

ORGANIZING YOUR WRITING DAY

Posted on January 4, 2010 by veldabrotherton

In the past I’ve written some about how I’ve organized my week. Since this is the first week of the new year, it might be pertinent to talk a bit about organization in our writing life. I’m often asked how … Continue reading →