Lisa Wingate
Write because you love it. I know everyone says that, but it’s true. If you really want to work toward publication, set a manageable daily page quota, or daily writing hours, and hold yourself to it. One of the hardest things about writing is holding yourself accountable for finishing a project.
Finish your novel. It’s almost impossible to sell a partial if you’re unpublished. Polish it and send it out, because as much as we’d like them to, editors won’t come looking in your desk drawer. While you’re waiting for news, write another book. If the first one sells, you’ll be set for a two-book deal. If the first one doesn’t sell, you will have eggs in another basket. Be tenacious, be a thick-skinned as possible, keep writing while you wait for news.
Don’t be afraid to edit, but don’t spend all your time perfecting and re-perfecting a few chapters. A whole manuscript that needs work is better than a couple perfect chapters, any day.
Finish your novel. It’s almost impossible to sell a partial if you’re unpublished. Polish it and send it out, because as much as we’d like them to, editors won’t come looking in your desk drawer. While you’re waiting for news, write another book. If the first one sells, you’ll be set for a two-book deal. If the first one doesn’t sell, you will have eggs in another basket. Be tenacious, be a thick-skinned as possible, keep writing while you wait for news.
Don’t be afraid to edit, but don’t spend all your time perfecting and re-perfecting a few chapters. A whole manuscript that needs work is better than a couple perfect chapters, any day.
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Barb
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Lisa Wingate:
This book had me doing research into Georgia Tann and the whole adoption scandal that happened. How did you come up with this idea? I love when books spark interest and leave you wanting more. This is one of the few books that I have read that inspired me to do further research. Thank you for that!
Laura Cobrinik
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Lisa Wingate:
My Mom and I read "Before We Were Yours," & loved it. My Mom is 85 & wrote a memoir about my grandmother titled, "A Different Mother." In many way it covers similar subjects as your book My Mom asked me if she should send you a copy. The book won the "Best Non-fiction Award" at the IBAX conference in Roselle, NJ. If we send you a copy would you read it? Sincerely, Laura Cobrinik
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