Writing

It seems a little weird that getting a novel read depends on being able to write a letter in a way that is almost the opposite of good fiction writing.

I couldn't agree more.

The hardest writing I have attempted is this stupid query letter. I've written copy for advertising as well, and I find that much easier. I was so nervous about reading my letter to the writing group; one member is an actor and playwright, who is currently writing a play about Nazi Germany. I'm writing a sci-fi novel, a murder mystery set in the future. There is literature and then there is literature. But they were kind, gave me suggestions, loved my hook line and told me to write about the character and not the plot. So hard to do when you are wrapped up in the story.

As for submitting my work to an agent? I'm petrified... I think I'll be okay with rejection, but then it hasn't happened yet!

Maybe you could start a fiction writer's group... even if it's just a couple of you. It really helps to have someone to talk to about writing in general.

Keep me posted as well!