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Self or Hybrid Publishing?

February 24, 2021 Jacinta MeredithLeave a comment

I used to be annoyed when the first response from anyone, upon finding out that I was a writer, was that they also wanted to write a book someday. I would smile and nod while thinking (yes, I admit it, very judgmentally) about how they had no idea what being a writer, or even writing… Continue reading Self or Hybrid Publishing?

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Bloomers and Perspectives

February 10, 2021February 8, 2021 Jacinta MeredithLeave a comment

I think one of the least talked-about trials of a writer is figuring out which WIP to actually work on. I've been intending to work on Picture of the Past (PoP) for the last three weeks, but in reality, I've mostly worked on some research. . . and Drawn Into Love. This week, though, I… Continue reading Bloomers and Perspectives

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Avoiding Writing – Again

February 3, 2021February 1, 2021 Jacinta Meredith5 Comments

I had SO MANY good intentions last week! I was going to read three books on the Oregon/California trail, prep Drawn Into Love (DIL) for additional submissions, AND begin editing Picture of the Past (PoP). Would you like to know what I actually accomplished? One short California trail book, looking over the first two chapters… Continue reading Avoiding Writing – Again

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Traveling the California Trail

January 27, 2021January 26, 2021 Jacinta Meredith2 Comments

I don't remember when I first became fascinated with the Oregon/California trail, but it has been an ingrained interest for possibly decades. One of the very first full book ideas that I came up with after I decided I wanted to be a writer (around 8-years-old) was that of a rich, entitled girl whose family… Continue reading Traveling the California Trail

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A Letter from Chadwick

December 16, 2020December 11, 2020 Jacinta Meredith6 Comments

Last week, Chadwick wrote me a letter. I was laying in bed, staring at the ceiling fan, and suddenly, there it was. I thought I'd share it with you all: Dear Jacinta, I just wanted to congratulate you on sending that manuscript into that small publisher who promised to get back to you next week.… Continue reading A Letter from Chadwick

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The Bane of Writers

December 9, 2020December 8, 2020 Jacinta MeredithLeave a comment

I submitted the first five pages of my manuscript to a contest that included obtaining feedback from "experienced writers". Overall, one loved it, one hated it, and one thought it a good start that needed work. **headdesk** There was, however, one specific sentence that garnered comments from all three judges: "He may not be good… Continue reading The Bane of Writers

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Winning NaNoWriMo

November 30, 2020 Jacinta MeredithLeave a comment

I know - I abandoned all of you halfway through the month! Sorry. . . but on the bright side, despite all my constant complaints about falling behind, I WON! And for perhaps the first time, I finished AHEAD OF TIME! I completed 50k words on Saturday, and, perhaps the biggest miracle of all, I… Continue reading Winning NaNoWriMo

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Once Upon a Short Story

November 17, 2020 Jacinta Meredith2 Comments

I am pleased to say I am well on my way to catching up from the weekend. Yesterday I wrote approximately 3,500 words! Today I intend to do the same...though I have successfully avoided writing all day and it is already 3:30. I have, however, submitted another short story to another magazine and sent out… Continue reading Once Upon a Short Story

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Behind the Word Count. . . Again

November 16, 2020 Jacinta Meredith2 Comments

My goal on Friday was to catch up on my word count. AND I DID! Over 4,000 words later, I was completely caught up. And then, of course, came the weekend. We had an Operation Christmas Child Packing Party on Saturday (packed 95 boxes!), which means I didn't write anything that day and, because I… Continue reading Behind the Word Count. . . Again

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Procrastination, Productivity, and Rejection

November 12, 2020 Jacinta MeredithLeave a comment

NanoWrimo Days 9 - 11: I'll be honest. I didn't write ANYTHING on the 9th. Which means all the "making up" I did for while I was gone over the weekend promptly disappeared. So, I'm around 3,000 words behind right now (maybe a little less - I did write 2,000ish yesterday!). In total, I am… Continue reading Procrastination, Productivity, and Rejection

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