The Writing Life Too

Clouds pouring into town as our lovely weather is fleeing to make way for reain. From my inbox:
We've got new articles posted at Author (www.authormagazine.org)

Editor Erin Brown takes a hard look at the query letter. For most writers, it is the introduction to the publishing world (that is, how most writers introduce themselves to the publishing world) and Erin wants to make sure you put your best foot forward.

Jennifer Paros reflects on the true nature of genius, inspired by Maurice Sendak's description of Spike Jonze, director of the much anticipated film adaptation of Where The Wild Things Are. "He's not afraid of himself," said Sendak. "He's a real artist and lets it come through the work."

And Editor-In-Chief Bill Kenower encourages us to take our eyes off the prize that is publishing and focus on the process of writing. Not only is it the true reward, but it is the only way to produce the sort of book you would want to publish in the first place.