Well guys, if you're checking out this page, you must be a writer. Since the implementation of this website several years ago, I've received all kinds of requests for information about writing and publishing. It's been so much fun emailing with all of you, but to be honest, I just can't continue to answer each email of that nature individually. Unfortunately, it takes away from my time for little things like, um…writing, And since I really love my job, not to mention my husband and kids I've decided to implement a Writer's Workshop page.


Some of the topics I address here will apply to writing in general, but since my forte is writing for children, I'll spend some time there as well. Check back from time to time, as I plan to add to this page whenever a new question pops up in an email or from other contacts. If you have a question, check here first. If I haven't answered it already, then write me and watch this page for a response.

Happy Writing!

Melinda
  • What do I need to do to become a writer?
  • I've got a great manuscript but I don't know how to go about publishing it. What should I do?
  • Why do I need an agent and how do I go about finding one?
  • Could I send you a copy of my manuscript so that you can read it and make some suggestions? Or…Will you get your agent to represent me? Or…Will you show my work to your publisher? Or…will you please read my book and make a comment that I can a: add to a query letter or b: put on the cover flap?
  • I have an idea but how do I get started writing about it?
  • I finished my story! Now what do I do? Can I start sending it out?
  • I want to write a children's book about my ______(dog, cat, grandmother…) I figure they're really short, so it shouldn't take me long. How hard can it be?
  • I'd like to write a children's book that teaches the ethics of…
  • Where do you get your ideas?


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