January 2015 – Melissa Caruso

January Contest Crit Giveaway: Query or First 250

While I got my agent through querying, contests were critical along the way. Contests helped me hone my query and first 250, introduced me to other writers who gave me great feedback and encouragement, and pointed me to all kinds of fantastic online resources. In 2015, I want to give back to the writing communityContinue reading “January Contest Crit Giveaway: Query or First 250”

Writing Goals for 2015

I have to say, I’m really excited about my writing plans for 2015. I have three main projects I’m working on at the beginning of this year, each one at a different stage: First there’s JANUARY IN SHADOW, a YA contemporary fantasy. I recently did a major revision for my agent which I’m really happyContinue reading “Writing Goals for 2015”

2014: The Year of the Phoenix

It was the year of fire, the year of destruction. The year we took back what was ours. It was a new age. It was the end of history. It was the year everything changed. The year was 2014. The place: Babylo…. wait. No, this is about my writing career. But yeah, it was aContinue reading “2014: The Year of the Phoenix”