That’s a Royal desktop? I miss the one I had long ago. There’s something about a desktop manual that beckons. These are great writing machines. Portable manuals are tiring on the hands. Anyone else agree?
I say read the bad stuff too because you can learn from it. Agree? That said, I read a lot of print newspapers. Tuck articles in a pocket and read in a free moment. Anyone do that?
Interesting. I approached agents for nearly a year and set a deadline. If I didn’t find an agent, I’d self-publish. So I have.
But I think seeking an agent is a good practice for writing a good pitch letter. Going straight to self-publishing is a mistake for novices, IMO. Agree?
“Maybe we are so entranced by vintage love letters because they feel like a relic of something we have lost.” — Rachel Syme
Agree? Don’t agree? Restack with a note, if you wish.
I’m not sure my third draft is great, but that’s OK. I’ll write until a draft is good. Anyone else with me on this?
Starting with a passion, being consistent, and not taking yourself too seriously! That last one would be key.
I’m passionate about letterpress and typewriters and writing. Such a natural fit for my growing book coach business.
My niece who’s majoring in marketing with a minor in graphic design did an eye roll the last time I mentioned le…