The Switch Up

Well, been typing, brainstorming and rethinking this new manuscript I'm working on. Funny how some stories start out small, but then turn into so much more.

I think I'm going to switch this to a chapter book. About 5 - 7 chapters. This way nothing is shorted and nothing is over written.

When writing a children's story, you have to take into account that kids are way smart. They have imaginations and are professional questioners.

Yours stuff has to make sense and not leave the reader wondering something that was omitted and skipped over to save words or time.

This new book has really taken on a life of its own. I think if I go into little more detail about somethings it will be better for me and the reader.

Okay, back to the drawing board. Will take a little longer, but I think it will pay off in the long run.

Let's start with Chapter 1. Place and characters, everyone wants a good idea of characters and their personalities. That way the reader can relate and have an emotional pull to read on.

Sometimes writing is like cleaning a house. The mind gets lazy and doesn't want to do the details. Just wants to do the light dusting.

So off I go into the imagination room to fill in the chapters.

More to come.....

Agents or lack there of....

Getting an agent is like the hardest thing ever. I always thought the publisher would be harder, but that is not the case.

When querying agents, you really have to sell them on your book. Have them believe that your story is what they are searching for. This way they will want to represent you and work hard to find you the best publisher.

I have sent out about 90 queries in the past week. So far only rejections. I'm staying hopeful though, I think I have at least a 1 in 90 odds.

When trying to get an agent, research how to write queries. Look at sample queries. You can find all this on the web.

Is it the luck of the drawl.