More About This Blog and the Writer's Voice

 Since this post is two-fold, I've split it into two sections.  Lucky you :)

ABOUT-THIS-BLOG RAMBLE

This blog probably won't be the best, if you're looking for things like frequent updates and having the posts follow a logical sequence.

Basically, when I feel the urge to write a post, I will.  It could be about anything.  It could happen at any time.  If ever I decide to become more professional about this whole blogging thing, I'll let you know <waves again to the one person who reads these posts>... that is, if you're still reading by then.

I'm working on getting a followers thingy (you can tell I'm good with technology, can't you).  Right now, my computer seems to be having trouble connecting to their server.  Any advice is appreciated.

WRITER'S VOICE RAMBLE

I've got to say, I'm not a twitter person.  You probably guessed that from the above explanation.  I am, however, enjoying keeping up with all the Writer's Voice judges as they post on twitter.  Just from their advice and comments as they are reading queries, I've been able to look at mine with a more critical eye.  I've been rewriting and rewriting.  The problem I've been having is that all the plotlines in my book meld together and effect each other; I'm having trouble threading out the subplots while still making the main plot understandable.  But I am working on it! Reading their comments really has helped me.  Anyone who gets to work with them one-on-one is lucky.

There is such a huge amount of talent in this competition - I haven't read all the posts, but from what I have, the judges have a hard job - and even though my post hasn't been picked (yet - still holding out hope!) I feel as though I've won.  Why?  Because I think, from participating in this contest, that I'll be able to make my query better.  I hope that everyone in this contest is able to take something away from it, some way to make their query (or first 250) better... that everyone is able to win.  It's nice to think of the agents bidding on your project, but ultimately, I feel the goal of this contest is to just figure out how to make your pitch better.  That was my goal going into this, anyway.  The agents were a nice bonus to think of, icing on the cake :)

Was there a point to this ramble?  Not really.  I just wanted to thank our wonderful judges, and to point out to people that even if you don't get picked, that doesn't mean you've lost.  I've already been reworking my query.  And Brenda (on the off chance you read this)?  I hope you host that query workshop you mentioned.