Tag Archives: writing

How I write a book

Mar 25 2013 Posted by Meredith

I’ve gotten the “How the heck do you write an entire book anyway?” question a lot lately, so I figured I’d answer it here, too. And let me just preface this with the disclaimer that this is just my process. … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged drafts, writing 10 Comments

That time I got a book deal

Oct 25 2012 Posted by Meredith

So … yeah. No need to beat around the bush. I have a book deal! Here, I’ll let Publisher’s Weekly tell you all about it. (And a HUGE thanks to Pam for forwarding me the announcement because I would have … Continue reading →

Posted in Industry, Me, Writing | Tagged amazon, the eighth guardian, writing 27 Comments

One Quick and Easy Way to Beef Up Your Manuscript

Jan 12 2012 Posted by Meredith

A few days ago, I shared with you my writing resolutions. The first thing on that list was to stop using the same physical descriptions over and over again. Well, friends, after much thought, I’ve decided to amend this to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged interior monologue, WIP, writing 16 Comments

2011: A writing retrospective

Dec 30 2011 Posted by Meredith

January: Attended my first conference ever. Had a capital disastrous first page critique but walked away with a full request for FOUR STONES from a very well respected agent. February: Continued to query FOUR STONES. Got rejections, got a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Me, Writing | Tagged publishing, WIP, writing 9 Comments

Friday Faves: December 9

Dec 09 2011 Posted by Meredith

Sorry for the radio silence this week. I’ve been making a real push to get all of my revisions finished up ASAP, and, well, it’s taken every spare bit of free time I’ve had. I know, excuses, excuses. Onward with … Continue reading →

Posted in 365, Friday Faves, Reading | Tagged 365 Project, book recs, exercise, me, reading, writing 12 Comments

Friday Faves: December 2

Dec 02 2011 Posted by Meredith

I’m kicking off a new feature on the blog this week called Friday Faves. Basically just a round-up of my favorite things from the Internet and beyond. Blog posts, 365 pictures, links, hilarious YouTube videos, whatever else I’m dying to … Continue reading →

Posted in 365, Friday Faves | Tagged 365 Project, me, must-read books, writing, Writing hurdles 15 Comments

Please welcome author Shel Delisle! (And then enter to win her new book!)

Nov 21 2011 Posted by Meredith

Hi friends! Today is a very special day here on the blog because author Shel Delisle is joining us. Her new book, DOLPHIN GIRL, tells the story of Jane, a girl who wants the life of a dolphin: Wild. Graceful. … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Post, Writing | Tagged giveaway, jobs, must-read books, Shel Delisle, writing 12 Comments