I'm very thankful for the kind and helpful reviews regarding the query letter I posted a few days ago. I will take everyone's advice and make improvements. I wish to thank my editor who's been with me since 2018. To the man who point blank told me the query letter was terrible, and my book will never be published, then promoted your own self-published books for "real inspiration," seek help with your manners. If I'm reading a story that I can't get into I simply move on. I don't criticize the author, tell them they'll never be published, and then link my portfolio telling them to read my stories to see what a good writer is. |
WHOA! That's pretty terrible! I'm so sorry that happened to you! ![]() Even if I thought that about someone's writing (and I do about some folks on here lol), I definitely wouldn't TELL them that! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Just so you know, since you blocked them, they'll not see this bit of the note to them. ![]() Good luck! Exciting times! ![]() |
Is there a market for LGBT historical/ supernatural fiction? I stopped uploading my story to this site. I've been working on it in Google docs. |
While I can't say for sure, I can say that the more niche you get, the smaller your potential audience. I'm guessing there are people who don't like to read historical fiction. I know there are people who don't like to read LGBT or supernatural fiction. But with diligent marketing, you can sell just about anything. It's just that some things are harder to sell than others. ![]() ![]() Good luck! |
My story, Skeletons in the Attic is a retelling of the Biblical Story of Joseph being betrayed by his brothers. My story takes place from the end of the Civil War to 1966. Tonight I finished writing a chapter and became incredibly emotional over two of my characters. Anyone else have that happen to them? |
Nineteen years ago, a bored Katrina Miller sat in her library aide class at Van Alstyne High School and created a WDC account (Back then it was Stories.com). Over the years, I've met, and lost contact with many great people from this site. I took a break, but came back. Thanks to the awesome feedback, I'm currently writing my third book, and looking for an agent. |
I took about a three year absence to research the town of Sherman, Texas for my newest book, Skeletons in the Attic. Only a handful of people know about this story. I'm really excited to be sharing this story on WDC. As you read it, the story will twist and turn. It's not going to end like you think it will. |
I've added a new item to my portfolio:
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The local newspaper printed an article I wrote. I'm so excited! http://vanalstyneleader.com/sections/news/author-uncovers-truth-decades-old-fami... |
Back to the original statement, KD Miller, if your beta reader doesn't mind, obviously there are people here who need them.
If I ever get around to finishing your horror class, which isn't really a huge deal, but I keep prioritizing other things before it (and then forgetting about it
While in Africa, remembering (because I was told again