Still here...

I've searched the internet all day so far. I found a website: Writerscafe.org. I really like it. I've posted many stories, poems, works in progress that I have been working on. There's a HUGE community; just waiting for some responses!!

Read my work:  http://www.writerscafe.org/amandaxrose7390/writing/

I've also downloading the Amazon Kindle for my PC (it's free!) Amazon offered a free "how-to" guide to self publishing your books for their Kindles. As soon as i finsh one of my THREE novels i'm working on, i will definetly be uploading it onto Kindle. you set your own price: and get 35-70% royalties. Awesome.

There are also many online writing contests to enter. I've entered 2 contests in the past; didn't win either one. I'm just not sure what they're looking for. I feel my writing is unique enough to stand out among hundreds of contestants, but I guess that's just because it is mine.

I caved in and bought issues of three literary journals that seemed to be along the same lines of my writing. I figured i'd get to know what the editors like, then get a better feel if my work will fit in. just a thought.

I'm not sure what genre i write in. I don't think I have a genre. I don't think I want one. I've uploaded a few stories onto writer's cafe, and not one of them was alike. Fantasy, family, gay, sci-fi, erotica, and everything in between.

Do you think i'd have a better chance if i chose one and stuck to it?

Hello World

So today starts my neverending, terrifying, frustrating, wanna-rip-my-hair-out, quest to becoming a published author. It's not easy, especially since I'm in the process of moving from Jersey to Boston, about to start five writing/reading intensive classes, and have to become accustomed to living on my own in a city I've been to once for vacation.

But since I'm going through all these life changes, what better time to try and start a career? Or at least learn the ropes and get some kind of experience for when I do graduate and need a job to pay back my $100,000+ student loans. (Can't wait!)

In this blog, I will tell all the frustrating, horrific tales of the trade. I'm not shy, I'll give you all the dirty details. And hopefully, by the end of it, my work will be published in at least SOMETHING! (i'm not picky).

That's it for now. Update later.

(: Amanda_Rose