By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett The first time I met an agent, I began creating content for a future conference seminar, “How Not to Sign with an Agent.” I added points to it every time I attended a conference, and it became a topic of great hilarity between my critique partner…

By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett Any Steven Curtis Chapman fans here? I’ve loved his music since my late teens. One of my many favorites is King of the Jungle. Are you familiar with it? There’s one line in there that is sort of the thinking behind my post today: “I’d be…

By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett Did I really just suggest the impossible? Even as I sit to blog about imposter syndrome, I’m second guessing my qualification to do so. Oh, the irony. I’ve been through a tough season and have struggled to come out swinging, which is my usual default after…

By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett This past weekend was the London Marathon. More than 50,000 runners covered 26.2 miles around the English capital city. Some were after personal bests, Olympic qualifying even, while others were out for a fun day while raising money for charity. I love watching the coverage and…

By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett Blue Ridge 2024 is rapidly approaching. This might be your first or fifteenth time attending, and as always, it’ll be a different experience for several reasons: Different faculty – but all preparing to make a difference in your writing journey Different attendees – who knows who…

By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett Anyone else running on fumes? If you read this blog regularly you might recall I’ve been struggling for a while. No need to rehash, but suffice it to say, I emotionally limped into December, tried to be a recluse until a family commitment forced me out…