The thing about the writing craft is that it can easily be a misunderstood, solitary and isolating. But, when you collect aspiring and accomplished writers, agents, editors and industry professionals in a beautiful San Diego hotel for a weekend, friends, that's when the MAGIC happens.
Last weekend, Holly and I had the great privilege to attend the San Diego State University Writers' Conference. Our schedule was full of invaluable break-out sessions, key notes, agent meetings and networking functions. We floated from one activity to another, soaking up unlimited knowledge and inspiration and sunshine. Here are just a few of the take-aways:
--The publishing industry is still changing
--People are still buying physical books, especially young adult and middle grade and best sellers
--Writers have to do MORE to earn and maintain the loyalty of their audience
--Agents have to do MORE to earn a spot at the publishing table
--Publishers have to do MORE to bring a book to market
--Readers have to sift through MORE books to find the gems
--But despite all the changes, true GEMS are still being written and produced every day
--If you want to have a successful writing career, this fundamental truth remains the same: write a great book
While working on book one of our Power of 7 series, we have made these important steps: we've finished our second draft, we've partnered with an incredible editor and this past weekend, we've decided to make a pretty substantial shift with our final revision. It was a BIG decision but we're up to the challenge and believe these edits will give P7 its best shot to reach our readers one day.
Some fun bits about this change: character names. Meet Benjamin and Chloe (last name TBD). They're siblings. Benjamin can influence the physical realm with his mind and Chloe can see events before they occur.
We adore them!!
Thanks for joining us on this journey. We will keep you close by as we venture onward into the wild and magical publishing landscape.
{J & H}
Actors Michael Hudson (courtesy of rpfashionista.tumblr.com) and Amber Midthunder (courtesy of polyvore.com) pictured here.
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