While I’m hiking The Long Trail, I’m reposting old favorites. This one originally published January 20, 2011. Seeing the galleys for my first book was like seeing a sonogram of a baby that’s been growing inside me for years. I was giddy with excitement to see the cover, the type, and the design of the […]
Accepting Rejection
There was a time when I took editorial rejection personally, allowing Dear Writer letters send me into a tailspin of despair. Having my work passed – even with praise – was so painful, that for a while I stopped submitting entirely – and delayed becoming published as a result. Then, at a dinner party, I […]
Putting Food Into Words by Leda Scheintaub
Today’s guest post is by cookbook writer Leda Scheintaub, whose new book, Cultured Foods for Your Kitchen is at the top of my holiday gift list – both to give and (hopefully!) receive. Leda’s journey to published author is an inspiring one, and I’m as delighted to bring it to you here as I am […]
Empowering Submission – guest post by Naomi Shafer
Regular Live to Write – Write to Live blogger Deborah Lee Luskin recently posted Raising a Writer. Here’s a post by that young writer, who by changing the language, offers a new way to think about sending work out. ************************************** It’s hard to get excited about submitting. Submission Opportunity sounds dirty. As a twenty-three year […]
The Scientist Writes
Regular Live to Write – Write to Live blogger Deborah Lee Luskin wrote Most Improved Writing Student earlier this month. . Here’s a guest post by that student, Daniel Chamovitz, author of What A Plant Knows . . I don’t consider myself an author; I am a scientist. I spend my days and nights considering levels […]