Dear Agony Editor, A friend of mine says you can tell a lot about an author by their book’s acknowledgements. She then called me a “cold fish” after reading mine. When I asked why, she ... Read More »
January 18, 2021
Dear Agony Editor, I’m seventeen and want to be a writer. But every time I write something, it’s never good. Nothing turns out the way I want it to. I start so many stories but ... Read More »
December 7, 2020
Dear Agony Editor, I have a book coming out and need to have my picture taken. Any suggestions about what makes a good author photo? Signed, Camera Shy Dear Camera Shy, I’m glad you asked. ... Read More »
November 5, 2020
Dear Agony Editor, I recently completed the first draft of a contemporary novel. Given everything going on in the world right now, I’m considering going back and setting my novel during the current COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read More »
October 5, 2020
Dear Agony Editor, A good friend of mine has been an avid supporter of my writing career. He always asks what I’m working on, comes to my launches, and makes a point of buying my ... Read More »
August 31, 2020
Dear Agony Editor, When I’m working on a novel, I’m fine. Then, a few months before it gets published, I turn into an emotional wreck. I’m anxious, stressed out, and I worry about everything. I ... Read More »
July 16, 2020
Dear Agony Editor, I’m working on a novel. I agreed to a delivery date, but there’s no way I’m going to meet the deadline. When should I contact my editor to let him know or ... Read More »
June 11, 2020
Dear Agony Editor, Can we just agree that authors need to get together and burn the Goodreads website to the ground already? Signed, Matches Dear Matches, No, we cannot agree to burn Goodreads to the ... Read More »
May 7, 2020
Dear Agony Editor, I don’t keep a writer’s notebook. Sometimes, this bothers me. Do you think keeping one is beneficial? Signed, Noted Dear Noted, Every writer works differently, so I’m not sure it should bother you so ... Read More »
March 19, 2020
Dear Agony Editor, I was recently telling a good friend about a writers event I participated in. When I mentioned another author who was taking part, she said excitedly, “Ooh! He’s a real writer.” I ... Read More »
February 10, 2020
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