Tag: creative writing

• Literary Agent Tip #2: DON’T GO ROGUE

  Yes, I know this is in direct contradiction to my blog’s tagline, “Professional Rogue Writer,” but I refuse to go rogue with literary agents. Why? Because if I don’t follow their rules for submission, they don’t see my pitch. It’s that simple, folks. If they ask for an emailed query letter with one sample chapter, don’t include the first five.…

  Shari Lopatin

  December 15, 2014

  For the Writers

  authors, creative writing, literary agents, publishing, Writing

• Literary Agent Tip #1: DO YOUR RESEARCH

  I’ve pitched about 10 literary agents, as of today. Ten. Literary agents. They include the reps for Gillian Flynn, Stephenie Meyer (we both live in Phoenix!), John Green, Dan Brown, and James Dashner. Prepare the automated rejections! But seriously, these folks are top, top grade agents. And why not start with the best? Which leads me to…

  Shari Lopatin

  November 23, 2014

  For the Writers

  books, creative writing, literary agents, publishing, Writing

• I’m Back! And Writing About the Literary Agent Hunt

  I know, I know … it’s been a year. However, I am officially back and re-launching this Rogue Writer blog. How have you all been? I’ve redesigned the entire website (if you’re reading this in email, head on over there now, and check it out). I feel chic and sleek. The site is very Feng…

  Shari Lopatin

  November 19, 2014

  For the Writers

  books, creative writing, publishing, Writing

• My FIRST Published (Creative) Story! ‘A Call from Paris’

    [ Read “A Call from Paris” now!] As of June this year, I am no longer some used, discarded toilet paper in the creative writing world. That’s right … I’M PUBLISHED! I know I’ve been published as a journalist before, but never as a creative writer. As an author. I kinda feel like Moses right…

  Shari Lopatin

  July 19, 2013

  Shari’s Stories

  authors, creative writing, eFiction, fiction, publishing, short stories, Writing

• Are You Being True to Your Writing?

  As a writer, this is perhaps the MOST IMPORTANT question you need to ask yourself. A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post entitled, “The Novel Dilemma: Story No Longer Relevant … Now What?” Many of you commented with empathetic remarks or great advice (thank you!). And now, I’m happy to report that I found the…

  Shari Lopatin

  October 17, 2012

  For the Writers, Writing Tips

  blogging, creative writing, Creativity, literature, Writer’s Block, Writing, writing tips

• High School Poetry … and Stuff

  After three years of living in my house, I’m finally clearing out the stacks of boxes in my extra bedroom. I know … tell me about it. But whilst rummaging through old envelopes filled with random cards, scribbles and photos, I found some old high school poetry. And it really made me kinda sad. Because…

  Shari Lopatin

  August 27, 2012

  Funny Life Stories

  blogging, creative writing, Creativity, life, nostalgia, poetry, Writing