Episode 1, Getting Published, with Janice Ballenger




The Writing Show show

Summary: Janice Ballenger was the deputy coroner on call the day of the Amish schoolroom shooting in 2006. She is looking to publish a book about her experiences related to that incident as well as other cases throughout her career. In episode 1 of "Getting Published, with Janice Ballenger," we introduce Janice, her book, and her goals, including: What her book is about What inspired her to write it now rather than wait till she's retired, as she originally intended What her writing background is What her long-term writing goals are How her book will benefit readers What happened when she sent out her first query letters Where to look for help getting published.