Write a KILLER BOOK PITCH!

So you’ve spent a bazillion hours writing the GREATEST NOVEL EVER. Every word is spelled correctly. Every comma has been checked. Every em dash is used appropriately. You’ve filtered for over-used words. And, of course, you’ve crafted a Killer First Line. Your book is ready to sell! Congrats!!! Pitch it to me! If you’re like me, your tongue goes dry, you start to shake, and … Continue reading Write a KILLER BOOK PITCH!

Writing Killer Kid Lit First Lines

If I had a nickel for every time I’ve rewritten the first line in the book I’m currently querying, I could afford to take you out for a fancy dinner and maybe a movie. I’ll admit I’m a bit obsessive in my determination to write the perfect opening. I’ve lost plenty of sleep over it, and unfortunately it’s only the tip of the iceberg in … Continue reading Writing Killer Kid Lit First Lines