I’ve been meaning to post a link about this for DAYS now but I keep spacing it out like the good little space cadet I am.
Anyway, Marianne Mancusi’s house was struck by lightning while she was in Reno for the RWA conference. She lost everything--everything except her dog (which, seriouly? Made me sniffle in relief when I read about it). Luckily, some truly awesome people have rallied round and donated all sorts of stuff, AND there are all sorts of eBay auctions going on now, with the proceeds going to Marianne.
We Smart Bitches are donating two items: a Guest Bitchery session (auction ending in approximately 1 day, 18 hours, so bid soon, motherfuckers!), whereby you can bitch to your heart’s content right here in this little space of ours, and a manuscript critique by Sarah and me (kinda like a review! But without the public evisceration!).
Me? I’m coveting the autographed copy of Bet Me. (Yeah, y’all are feeling surprised, somehow?) But there are loads of other goodies too, including other autographed books and manuscript critiques from people who can actually walk the walk, as opposed to a couple of smart-mouthed chippies who have never finished writing a novel in their lives but who have very definite opinions on what’s crrrap and what’s not.
So go forth! Bid! Spend wantonly! It’s for a good cause.
A website that reviews romance novels from a couple of smart bitches who will always give it to you straight. No bullshit. No gushing--unless the author really deserves it.
you before it will get through to her your discomfort with foisting her manuscript on your prior acquaintance.
oops… I meant: before your discomfort with foisting her manuscript on your prior acquaintance will get through to her.
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I’d like to give writer friend the benefit of the doubt and think she’s pushing hard for accountant guy because she doesn’t know what the correct channels are. Maybe she and Frustrated can look up the publishing house where accountant…
I don’t think there is anything more eye-opening to a new author than joining a critique group. Constructive criticisms can point out huge flaws and gaps in your own writing.
However, this advice, as well as the RWA…
When I was going the pain/agony of finding an agent for my first book I had a friend who insisted I submit her’s along with mine! She surmised that one of us had already figured out all the details why…
Wow, I clearly should not be spouting off on the subject if I can’t remember to type “writer” instead of “write.”
