re: What’s a Poor Vampire Writer to Do?
posted 2/25/11Dear Editor…
It’s no secret that editors and agents are sick of werewolves, ghosts, and especially vampires. So is there really any point in writing a vampire novel right now? Don’t agents and editors just roll their eyes when they see the words “Vampire” and “Young Adult Paranormal” in a query letter?
Sincerely,
Megan
Click here to read the answer...re: Formatting IM Exchanges in a Manuscript
posted 2/22/11Dear Editor…
I have a lot of text/IM conversations in my YA novel. Is there a way to distinguish this in my manuscript? How creative can I get?
Sincerely,
Anne
re: Submitting on Your Own When You Have an Agent
posted 2/18/11Dear Editor…
I have an agent who has submitted my novel to all her connections. I would like to pursue sending it out to some smaller publishers now. Should I start sending it out on my own with a note to inform them I do have an agent? What do you think I should do about this?
Thanks for your help!
Amy
Click here to read the answer...re: Help with Hooks
posted 2/15/11Dear Editor…
I am having trouble with query letters. Any tips on writing an awesome tagline or hook? I’ve recently started my second project and I already have that hook down. But my first eludes me, I think I may be too close to it. Please help!
Danielle
Click here to read the answer...Guest Editor Darcy Pattison re: Virtual Book Launches
posted 2/10/11Dear Editor . . .
I’m looking for suggestions and ideas on how to pull off a successful virtual launch party for a self-published book.
Sincerely,
Michael
re: Average Wait for Agent Response?
posted 2/7/11Dear Editor…
I wonder what the current wait for a response to a pb submission is? I have waited five months, and sent a sase.
Thanks!
Lisa
Click here to read the answer...re: Verifying a (Novel) Novel Idea
posted 2/2/11Dear Editor…
How do I tell if my novel’s basic premise is unique, and how can I research to see what other books have been published similar to my new idea? I’ve heard some editors do this for marketing purposes and in-house meeting proposals, so they must have SOME way of going about it!
Thanks!
Carol
Click here to read the answer...NEWSFLASH: The Free MG/YA Edit Giveaway Winner
posted 2/1/11Dear Readers…
We have a winner for the YA Dummies Celebration giveaway for the FREE MG/YA EDIT. Read on for the winner….
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