Yes, NASA has a pretty sweet system, but all you need as a writer is a simple tracking system. And yes, I firmly believe you NEED one. This is something you should have in place before you send out your first query. I don’t want to tell you how many queries I’ve received that rightly sound familiar — a quick check of my email archives, and I can see that not only did I already receive the query within the last three months, but I already responded.
While unpacking, I found a great article by Elmore Leonard on ten rules for writing. Go read the whole thing. It’s totally worth it, and definitely something to bear in mind for the queries and partials you’re submitting.
Writers are often advised to “write, write, write,” so even if you’re blocked on your novel, why not set aside some time to write a backstory for a monster?
As an aspiring writer or published author, you’re likely already a master of the internets. Here are just a few of my favorite very helpful sites for authors navigating the world of publishing: The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Verla Kay Blue Boards Preditors and Editors Pub Rants Inspirational quotes on writing for [...]
