ReBlog – Does Bruce Willis Have a Dog? Less is More

ReBlog – If your detail oriented like I am then you need to read this.

Source: Mike Wells Official Website: Does Bruce Willis Have a Dog? Less is More

ReBlog – 5 Steps to Landing a Good Literary Agent

ReBlog – The dreaded Query Letter

Before you begin the querying process, you should answer these questions to make sure you are prepared.

●  Is your book complete?  Literary agents know how difficult it can be for a writer to finish a novel, especially a first novel.  Querying them before you are done not only wastes their time, but yours as well (believe me, I know!)

Source: Mike Wells Official Website: 5 Steps to Landing a Good Literary Agent

ReBlog – Writers Beware: The Fast Yes and the Slow No

Writers Beware: The Fast Yes and the Slow No

In Hollywood, screenwriters soon learn that there are two types of responses that movie producers give to a screenplay:  The Fast Yes and The Slow No.

Source: Mike Wells Official Website: Writers Beware: The Fast Yes and the Slow No

ReBLog – 15 Common Mistakes Found in Query Letters

If you decide to go the traditional publishing route with one or more of your books, you will need to send out query letters to agents and publishing house editors.  Here are 15 common mistakes that will very likely cause your query to end up in the trash.

Source: Mike Wells Official Website: 15 Common Mistakes Found in Query Letters

ReBlog – Developing a Thick Skin

One of the things that we writers are supposed to do, in order to deal with rejection, is to develop a “thick skin.”

I heard this at the very beginning of my writing career, and unfortunately, I took it at face value.  I thought that somehow I could build up immunity to the pain of rejection and criticism using willpower or “mind over matter” approaches, the way it’s possible to psyche yourself into tolerating more pain at the dentist’s office.

It doesn’t work this way.

Finish reading here: Mike Wells Official Website: Developing a Thick Skin

ReBlog – Getting Professional Feedback on Your Writing

Getting Professional Feedback on Your WritingI know how important it is for writers to get professional feedback on their work, especially in the early stages.  Good feedback from pros can greatly improve your technique and storytelling style.

Source: Mike Wells Official Website: Getting Professional Feedback on Your Writing

ReBlog – Three Ways to Make Your Story Pull Readers In from the First Page

1. Open with Enticing Dialogue that Immediately Establishes Tension
   

Source: Mike Wells Official Website: Three Ways to Make Your Story Pull Readers In from the First Page

Mike Wells Official Website: 6 Tips to Help You Get That Novel Written

Many people have a deep desire to write a novel but just can’t seem to get it done.  Here are six tips that should help.

Source: Mike Wells Official Website: 6 Tips to Help You Get That Novel Written

ReBlog – Mike Wells: A “Secret” Formula for Creating a Short Synopsis for Your Book

…If you’re like most authors, summarizing your book in a couple of sentences is a daunting task … To help you do this, I want to share a formula I learned a long time ago, one that was created in Hollywood…

Source: Mike Wells Official Website: A “Secret” Formula for Creating a Short Synopsis for Your Book