I had this exact thing happen to me the other night at a bookish event. An accomplished author asked me what I was working on and the answer I stammered out wasn't pretty. Your post and that experience confirmed that I to write and memorize a more conversational "log line." Thanks for helping me see the light!
Amy, I appreciate your article. It certainly speaks to the difficulty I have when explaining my work in development to others. I also want you to know I found you thanks to Star Wuerdemann's guest column on Jane Friedman's website.
I had this exact thing happen to me the other night at a bookish event. An accomplished author asked me what I was working on and the answer I stammered out wasn't pretty. Your post and that experience confirmed that I to write and memorize a more conversational "log line." Thanks for helping me see the light!
Ooo interesting, I like the idea of thinking it through beforehand! :)
This! Someone has been eavesdropping on my conversations…
Haha thank goodness I’m not alone in this!
Amy, I appreciate your article. It certainly speaks to the difficulty I have when explaining my work in development to others. I also want you to know I found you thanks to Star Wuerdemann's guest column on Jane Friedman's website.
I’m glad to know I’m not alone, and that this post resonated with you!! And so happy you followed the link from Star to find us.
Me too :).