Serenity

This is “nuts & bolts” kind of stuff, but if you’re a beginner and are wondering how to format your manuscript before sending it off to an agent or editor, here’s a link on the Writer’s Digest blog written by Brian Klems on his The Writer’s Dig blog. He offers step-by-step instructions on this topic. It’s simple and to the point.

And to help you along the way, here is a detailed listing provided by Harold Underdown on his blog regarding, “News and Staff Changes of Children’s Book Publishers.”

Here’s an interesting link to “Vintage Ads for Libraries and Reading.” Visit the blog, BrainPickings to view these ads researched and written by Marie Popova. Enjoy.

I am in the middle of decluttering my small office so that I can really get started on writing again. Can’t believe I shredded so much stuff and still have more to go. Two things I do not like: clutter and filing papers, which accumulates so fast. Ugh!

Hope you’re having a good 2015 start on your writing!!!

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.—Sir Richard Steele