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“Just because you wrote something does not mean it is special. Just because you meant the words does not make them meaningful. Just because you like your characters does not mean anyone else will.” p. 17

Pat Walsh, “78 Reasons Why Your Book May Never Be Published & 14 Reasons Why It Just Might” p. 186

“The writer who focuses on fundamentals--primarily developing the quality of the writing--will triumph over the writer who spends all [their] time researching catchy cover-letter copy, sending out bushels of unripened manuscripts, and reading up on zany marketing ideas.” p. xxiii

- Take this opportunity to rewrite the opening paragraph of at least one work in progress. Use nothing from the original paragraph, aside from character name/s, if applicable. Be prepared to sacrifice your opening if it will save the story. Be honest with yourself. Is your opening a little darling?

Trying to land a marketing position so I’m brushing up on the ins and outs to book marketing. The odd book out? @i_am_squidius picked it out for me at the library so obviously I have to finish that! Part of @bookriot February book challenge. Day 2: #currentlyreading ———————— #riotgrams #steadyreads #steadycoffeeflow #bookstagram #bookriot #bookchallenge #bookstagramchallenge #outboundflight #booksonpublishing #publishingforprofit #tweetthis #k2s0 #princessmononoke #woll #socialmediaforwriters #patwalsh #timothyzahn

As Classy as it can get #Classy #Boston #impacthubboston #Patwalsh @impacthubbos #Enso #AngelikaSchanda #KavitPanchani #EnsoPromo (at Milk Street Cafe)