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Re: URGENT QUESTION
Dear Quinn, Thank you for contacting NaNoWriMo. We especially thank you for contacting us with an “urgent” question on October 30th. As you guessed, we have loads of free time to respond to random inquiries two days before November. You asked if you can still participate in NaNoWriMo even though: You already started your novel. … Continue reading Re: URGENT QUESTION
Frequently asked questions: A guide for my wife
Q. What will the book be called?A. (heavy breathing) Q. Sorry, I forgot I’m not supposed to ask about that. Um, how do you say your publisher’s name?A. Well, I was pronouncing it “yell-vah” but then I learned that it’s actually a special Swedish sound that Americans can’t make. When I try, it comes out… … Continue reading Frequently asked questions: A guide for my wife
On notice
Dear Quinn, As you know, we reviewed your membership application with a great deal of skepticism, given your reputation as an anxious, needy perfectionist. However, your personal essay, along with the letters of recommendation from fellow authors [we now suspect they were written under duress] persuaded us that you had changed. Now, we have been … Continue reading On notice
My publisher went on vacation (again)
Date: August 25, 2019Subject: Quick question Hello, I have a question. What will happen to my book if I die before it gets published? Please let me know. Date: August 25, 2019Subject: Re: Quick question Oooooops, I just got your auto-reply. Sorry to bother you during your vacation!! You have definitely earned a break from … Continue reading My publisher went on vacation (again)
