re: The Right Words Matter More Than the Right Word Count
posted 4/28/11Dear Editor…
I am writing a YA novel, I think. (I guess it might be considered middle grade.) How many words are these novels usually? I’m past half way and mine is 14,000 words. Am I on the right track?
Sincerely,
Tina
Click here to read the answer...re: Can Online Critiquing Hurt My Pub Chances?
posted 4/26/11Dear Editor…
Will posting my pb manuscript on online discussion boards for peer critiques hurt my chances of publication? I have commented on several on SCBWI’s discussion board, but always hesitate. What are the pros and cons of this?
Sincerely,
Wendy
Click here to read the answer...NEWSFLASH: The FREE EDIT Giveaway Winner
posted 4/23/11Dear Readers…
We have a winner for the giveaway for the FREE substantive edit of one fiction manuscript. Read on for the winner….
Click here to read the answer...re: 1st DearEditor.com Free Edit Giveaway Winner Gets Book Deal
posted 4/21/11Dear Editor…
I just wanted to let you and anyone else following know that my MG historical fiction novel, DANCE WITH BORZOIS (that you read and edited) was sold to Erin Clarke at Knopf. Thank you, DEB, for all of your great comments!!!! DANCE WITH BORZOIS is expected out spring of 2013.
Cheers,
Annemarie O’Brien
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posted 4/15/11Dear Readers…
To celebrate the completion of her final manuscript for Writing Young Adult Fiction for Dummies, the Editor is giving away a FREE Substantive Edit of one fiction manuscript for adults or young readers. Deadline: April 21, 2011. Read on for rules….
Click here to read the answer...News: Dummies, Revision Workshop, FREE EDIT Giveaway
posted 4/13/11Dear Readers…
I’ve got great news about Writing Young Adult Fiction for Dummies, a revision workshop, and a FREE EDIT GIVEAWAY. Read on for the details…
Click here to read the answer...re: Scared of Skyping
posted 4/10/11Dear Editor…
Thanks to your readers for the suggestion about doing Skype author visits to self promote. The only problem is, I’m a dunce when it comes to technology. What others say is “simple” is NOT so simple to me. I’ll try it, but . . . what kind of camera should I get for Skype????
Thanks again,
Mimi
Click here to read the answer...re: Feeling Tense about Tense in Synopses
posted 4/4/11Dear Editor…
What tense should be used when writing a synopsis? Does it matter what tense is used in the manuscript?
Sincerely,
Mary
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