Monthly Archives: January 2012
Out of the Mouths of Agents
I used to be very superstitious when it came to querying agents. It started when someone told me the best time to query was between January and June, but I took it to another level. I started trying to get … Continue reading
Filed under Getting published, Inspiration, Motivation, Starting up, Trials and Tribulations
Contest Alert! Three opportunities from The New Quarterly
The Restless Writers were recently clued in to some contests being offered by The New Quarterly (TNQ), a magazine of Canadian fiction, poetry, and conversation. Their mandate is to nurture emerging writers by publishing and promoting their work alongside that … Continue reading
Filed under Awards and contests
A love letter to books
Because there’s nothing quite like a real book! Kudos to TYPE Bookstore owner Joanne Saul on her crazy fun Joy of Books video. We love dancing books just as much as we love indie book stores. These are challenging times for booksellers. Make friends … Continue reading
Filed under Inspiration, Vlog
Five ways to start your own writing group—or crash one
The Restless Writers are often approached by people looking for a writing group to join. For the most part, these writers want what we’ve got—a kick-ass little troop that is supportive, energetic, thoughtful, caring, and hells-to-the-yeah fun. Here’s what we … Continue reading
Filed under Group meetings, Inspiration, Life and stuff, Starting up
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