Tag Archives: published

Why Getting ‘Traditionally’ Published Is A Bit Like Being on American Idol

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Helen

Like many writers on WordPress, I’ve recently been navigating the confusing, confounding and strange world of what might be termed ‘traditional’ publishing. Much of the process seems like a series of increasingly high hurdles and success at one level does … Continue reading →

Posted in Air, Conversation | Tagged American Idol, analogy, books, contests, conversation, literary agents, musing, published, publishers, publishing, querying, reality shows, writers, writing | 13 Comments

Anticipation

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Helen

First a creeping fear The unknown peeks Its shadowed head above the bow In this debut year The author finds she speaks Of truths hidden until now Every step she takes One piece of her goal Slots quiet, firm in … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Poetry | Tagged anticipation, Aspiration, author, choice, creativity, fear, Musings, passion, published, publishing, truth, writing | 10 Comments