Archive for January, 2011

re: 1 Manuscript, 2 Agents. What Should I Do?

posted 1/27/11

Dear Editor…

I met an agent at a conference who asked me to email my picture book to her. I did and she responded by giving me the names of two other agents who she strongly suggested that I contact.

I contacted a different agent at the same agency where one of the referred agents works. It has been a month and I’ve received no response from the agent. I’d still like to contact the referred agent yet I worry about contacting two agents at the same agency.

Can I contact the agent who was referred at the same agency by giving the name of the agent who gave the referral,  and mentioning the first agent’s name who I had already contacted at that agency?

Please advise.

Sara

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re: Dare I Write a YA Western?

posted 1/24/11

Dear Editor…

I’ve hashed out an idea for a young adult western, which I think could be refreshing amidst a swirl of vampires and zombies and fantasy novels. What is your opinion on the marketability of a western in today’s market? Is it a difficult placement and sell in 2011?

Sincerely,

Lorie

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NEWSFLASH: a DearEditor.com Giveaway – a FREE YA/MG EDIT

posted 1/19/11

Dear Readers…

To celebrate the completion of her manuscript for Writing Young Adult Fiction for Dummies, the Editor is giving away a FREE Substantive Edit of one YA or MG fiction manuscript. Deadline: January 31, 2011. Read on for rules….

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re: A Changing Industry?

posted 1/13/11

Dear Editor…

Do you think the current publishing business model is dying or at least morphing? Agent-Editor-Big Publisher with long waits from acquisition to publication. How are advents in self-publishing, the Kindle & iPad changing things? Part of me is convinced I need to think outside the box today. Thoughts?

Sincerely,

Bill

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re: Mention High Word Count in Query Letter?

posted 1/10/11

Dear Editor…

How should one handle a word count that is far out of the norm in a cover letter. Should it simply be stated or is some explanation necessary? Thanks.

Sincerely,

Rosi

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re: Too Young To Be Taken Seriously?

posted 1/4/11

Dear Editor…

I am a currently unpublished writer at the age of 16, but I am approaching the stage at which I will start pitching manuscripts soon. Is there a good way to spot agents that will blow me off because of my age?

Sincerely,

A. E.

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