tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501611235905219648.post5959049388041482039..comments2023-10-20T10:43:45.340-05:00Comments on ChristaCarol Jones: Author, Teacher, Mother: Finding a Literary Agent: PreparationChristaCarol Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02908423468344511136noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501611235905219648.post-78952339318899286982009-10-16T19:43:51.923-05:002009-10-16T19:43:51.923-05:00Jennifer, thanks! And totally worth it in the end....Jennifer, thanks! And totally worth it in the end. At least, I believe it is, haven't reached the end yet!<br /><br />CM, great addition! Which reminds me, reading out loud really helps in fine tuning your piece as well, which depending on the kind of workshop you attend, will have this available.<br /><br />Thanks Hayley!ChristaCarol Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908423468344511136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501611235905219648.post-35736145117349426642009-10-16T17:00:04.572-05:002009-10-16T17:00:04.572-05:00Amazing post! Great advice, I can't wait to re...Amazing post! Great advice, I can't wait to read the rest!Hayley Lovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16786674202167099600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501611235905219648.post-4137187240927625922009-10-16T12:19:46.899-05:002009-10-16T12:19:46.899-05:00I would include a step in the editing process wher...I would include a step in the editing process where you go through your own work trying to find things that are wrong even where there aren't any. Your best passages will still be questioned by someone, so being the first one to come up with the criticisms will help soften the blow a bit. <br /><br />As much as we all love our words, we can't treat them like children, or they will never grow up and be real books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501611235905219648.post-12887759027461538482009-10-16T11:50:18.188-05:002009-10-16T11:50:18.188-05:00Great post. I look forward to reading the rest in ...Great post. I look forward to reading the rest in the series. It really is a wild ride, isn't it? Work, work, work. But (hopefully) worth it in the end!Jennifer Walkuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15441887850464334900noreply@blogger.com