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Query Update and the Wait

Posted on August 2, 2013 by lindacovella

I’ve been busy with work, taking care of my 83-year-old mother (who recently had some setbacks, but is doing better), and moving. Not much time to devote to writing or querying, but I’m squeezing in some queries to agents here … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Starting or Joining a Critique Group

Posted on June 28, 2013 by lindacovella

Writing partners can give you invaluable feedback and help bring your writing to the next level—and beyond! Becoming part of a critique group is one of the best things I’ve done for my writing. Before that, I was writing in … Continue reading →

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Why I Love to Write for Children

Posted on June 19, 2013 by lindacovella

I’ve been to three graduations this summer: one nephew finished up high school and another nephew and a goddaughter graduated from college. Each graduate is off on an entirely different adventure. My younger nephew enters the world of college in … Continue reading →

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Self-publishing and Distribution

Posted on May 4, 2013 by lindacovella

More and more writers are choosing to self-publish. It’s fairly easy these days to self-publish your book, although you have to either create a cover yourself or have a professional do it for you. And then there’s the marketing. But … Continue reading →

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Road to Publication: Back on the Horse

Posted on April 24, 2013 by lindacovella

*My never-give-up attitude is put to the test.* My first post for my blog on Santa Cruz Patch was Never Give Up! I was excited to talk about my “road to publication,” that after much writing, revising, submitting and rejection, … Continue reading →

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