re: Letting Your WIP RIP… For a Spell
posted 10/31/10Dear Editor…
It’s a good idea to take a break from a WIP for a period of time, say, three months, to gain perspective. But when? After I finish the rough draft? Or once I’ve revised to the point where I’m thinking the story’s in good shape?
Sincerely,
Jay
Click here to read the answer...re: Pitching a Dual POV Novel
posted 10/26/10Dear Editor…
I’m working on my logline/elevator pitch. I have been told that it should be one sentence, and no more than 17 words. What about dual POV stories? While they do end up together, they also have their own story arcs. Do I pick 1 for my pitch or is 2 lines—one for each—okay?
Sincerely,
Rachel
Click here to read the answer...re: How Much Talk Is Too Much in YA Fiction?
posted 10/21/10Dear Editor…
How much dialogue is too much dialogue in a young adult novel?
Sincerely,
Katie
Click here to read the answer...re: Finding Adventure in Historical Fiction
posted 10/18/10Dear Editor…
I have just completed an MG adventure for boys set in the middle ages. I’ve heard that historical fiction is a hard sell these days. How should I pitch my manuscript?
Sincerely,
Nancy
Click here to read the answer...re: The Sweet Smell of Submissions
posted 10/14/10Dear Editor…
I have written a picture book manuscript and am confused about what to write as far as a cover letter/query letter. It’s my understanding I send the entire ms (461 words) with it for any submissions. What do I need to send with the ms?
Sincerely,
Melanie
Click here to read the answer...re: Is the “Upper” Part of “Upper YA” Moving Up?
posted 10/12/10Dear Editor…
Are novels with protagonists who are in their late teens and early twenties also considered YA? Lauren Conrad’s new YA series has characters who are 19. How old can a heroine/hero be in a YA novel? Please clarify! Thanks!
Sincerely,
Mayra
Click here to read the answer...NEWSFLASH: The Free Picture Book Edit Giveaway Winner
posted 10/11/10Dear Readers…
We have a winner for the six-month anniversary giveaway for the FREE PICTURE BOOK EDIT. Read on for the winner….
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