Leigh Shulman
@theleighshulman.bsky.social
Writer, mentor, and sometimes chief mucky muck. I talk about writing, parenting, and living in Argentina. Also books and food.
Weird question but when an agent requests your full manuscript, do you read the whole book again just in case or do you just send?
February 6, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Weird question but when an agent requests your full manuscript, do you read the whole book again just in case or do you just send?
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You have ONLY TWO DAYS to submit your story to the Bristol Short Story Prize! If you're shortlisted, you'll win
* a cash prize
* publication
* free admission to the U of Bristol's Writers' Day on June 7, concluding with a wine reception for the prize winners
Send now!
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* a cash prize
* publication
* free admission to the U of Bristol's Writers' Day on June 7, concluding with a wine reception for the prize winners
Send now!
bssp.blogs.bristol.ac.uk
January 29, 2025 at 7:27 AM
You have ONLY TWO DAYS to submit your story to the Bristol Short Story Prize! If you're shortlisted, you'll win
* a cash prize
* publication
* free admission to the U of Bristol's Writers' Day on June 7, concluding with a wine reception for the prize winners
Send now!
bssp.blogs.bristol.ac.uk
* a cash prize
* publication
* free admission to the U of Bristol's Writers' Day on June 7, concluding with a wine reception for the prize winners
Send now!
bssp.blogs.bristol.ac.uk
I just found out that there's a mother and daughter on my mailing list who come to my writing events and write together and encourage each other and it just makes my heart so happy!
January 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I just found out that there's a mother and daughter on my mailing list who come to my writing events and write together and encourage each other and it just makes my heart so happy!
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Character Charting for Beginners: 3 Tips and Tricks to Bring Your Characters to Life: https://buff.ly/3AHfk03 @theleighshulman.bsky.social #wkb1
Character Charting for Beginners: 3 Tips and Tricks to Bring Your Characters to Life
Watching your characters come to life on the page is one of the most exhilarating aspects of writing. As I dive into my own character development process, I’ve discovered a few key strategies that…
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January 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Character Charting for Beginners: 3 Tips and Tricks to Bring Your Characters to Life: https://buff.ly/3AHfk03 @theleighshulman.bsky.social #wkb1
It's astounding that anyone could mention Hitler and WWII, leave out the Jews, and still pretend to be a student of history.
December 18, 2024 at 5:48 PM
It's astounding that anyone could mention Hitler and WWII, leave out the Jews, and still pretend to be a student of history.
An easy, free gift for authors that you know they'll love.
December 16, 2024 at 10:26 PM
An easy, free gift for authors that you know they'll love.
Sometimes you just have to admit, you're never going to make those five chicken recipes you e-mailed to yourself and clear it out your inbox.
December 16, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Sometimes you just have to admit, you're never going to make those five chicken recipes you e-mailed to yourself and clear it out your inbox.
The word "priority" was meant to be singular. We were never meant to have a long list of priorities. Imagine what your life would be like if there was only one "most important thing."
What would your one most important thing be?
What would your one most important thing be?
December 5, 2024 at 4:43 PM
The word "priority" was meant to be singular. We were never meant to have a long list of priorities. Imagine what your life would be like if there was only one "most important thing."
What would your one most important thing be?
What would your one most important thing be?
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If you live in the Rochester, NY area, stop by the Henrietta Public Library TOMORROW at 4:30pm EST to see Caleb Jackes, J.B. Lee, @kesemmel.bsky.social, and Elizabeth Everett talk about their publishing experiences! https://buff.ly/4gaMvbg
THE BOOK OF LOSMAN: https://buff.ly/3CUxPP8
THE BOOK OF LOSMAN: https://buff.ly/3CUxPP8
Ask An Author: a panel on all things publishing
Come join us for Ask An Author: a fun and informative panel where you can learn all about the ins and outs of the publishing world!
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December 4, 2024 at 3:40 PM
If you live in the Rochester, NY area, stop by the Henrietta Public Library TOMORROW at 4:30pm EST to see Caleb Jackes, J.B. Lee, @kesemmel.bsky.social, and Elizabeth Everett talk about their publishing experiences! https://buff.ly/4gaMvbg
THE BOOK OF LOSMAN: https://buff.ly/3CUxPP8
THE BOOK OF LOSMAN: https://buff.ly/3CUxPP8
Welcoming lots of new followers. Some of you I know. Many I don't. I'm happy to follow back, but please do say hi and introduce yourself!
December 4, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Welcoming lots of new followers. Some of you I know. Many I don't. I'm happy to follow back, but please do say hi and introduce yourself!
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November 25, 2024 at 6:24 PM
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#Writingtip 1.5: Ever wonder how writers devise similes like "the average banana is one-tenth as tall as Danny DeVito?" Here's one spot where the magic happens:
www.themeasureofthings.com! #journalism #narrativenonfiction #creativenonfiction
www.themeasureofthings.com! #journalism #narrativenonfiction #creativenonfiction
November 23, 2024 at 12:16 AM
#Writingtip 1.5: Ever wonder how writers devise similes like "the average banana is one-tenth as tall as Danny DeVito?" Here's one spot where the magic happens:
www.themeasureofthings.com! #journalism #narrativenonfiction #creativenonfiction
www.themeasureofthings.com! #journalism #narrativenonfiction #creativenonfiction
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*CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS*
Much respect for the writing here. Small pay, but thoughtful essays (1,000 words)
Much respect for the writing here. Small pay, but thoughtful essays (1,000 words)
Paid Call for Personal Essay Submissions
Writing guidelines for unpublished essays about work and career, relationships, parenting and family, health, grief, LGBTQIA+, and our relationship with our belongings for Open Secrets subscribers
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November 22, 2024 at 6:11 AM
*CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS*
Much respect for the writing here. Small pay, but thoughtful essays (1,000 words)
Much respect for the writing here. Small pay, but thoughtful essays (1,000 words)
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I accept only one Black Friday, and it's not the Monday before Thanksgiving.
November 18, 2024 at 7:01 PM
I accept only one Black Friday, and it's not the Monday before Thanksgiving.
Again.
I'm a writer, traveler, parent, book writer, and reader. I'd love to connect with others who dig the same and also common sense and critical thinking, building community. Hola, mundo, tb.
I'm a writer, traveler, parent, book writer, and reader. I'd love to connect with others who dig the same and also common sense and critical thinking, building community. Hola, mundo, tb.
November 14, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Again.
I'm a writer, traveler, parent, book writer, and reader. I'd love to connect with others who dig the same and also common sense and critical thinking, building community. Hola, mundo, tb.
I'm a writer, traveler, parent, book writer, and reader. I'd love to connect with others who dig the same and also common sense and critical thinking, building community. Hola, mundo, tb.