Newsflash: Writing Young Adult Fiction For Dummies Virtual Book Launch
posted 6/21/11Dear Readers…
My new book Writing Young Adult Fiction For Dummies hits stores July 5, and I’m hoping you can help me spread the word about my 7-day virtual book launch June 29-July 5 on DearEditor.com.
Daily giveaways, free downloads, excerpts from the book… read my full post for more.
Click here to read the answer...re: How Do I Revise a Third Draft?
posted 6/17/11Dear Editor…
Now I’m ready to work on the 3rd draft of my YA novel. I’ve never been here before. How do I do this? Should I start over for the 3rd time or just edit parts of it that need work? Is this still the cutting down on characters/bettering the plot time? How do you know when you’re done?
Sincerely,
Melody
Click here to read the answer...re: Leave Self-Marketing to the Young?
posted 6/14/11Dear Editor…
Can you be too old to write for kids? I’m older and I finally have time to write. I have lots of experience with kids, my stuff is funny, and editors have good things to say. But I’m afraid I’m seen as too old to help market a book effectively, especially by young editors.
Sincerely,
Margery
Click here to read the answer...Guest Editor Theresa Stanton re: Author Blogsite v. Website
posted 6/8/11Dear Editor…
I read an interview where you refer to your website as a “blogsite.” How does a blogsite differ from a regular website? Should authors have a blogsite instead of a website?
Sincerely,
R.
Click here to read the answer...re: OK to Resubmit After a “No”?
posted 6/6/11Dear Editor…
Is it acceptable to revise a manuscript based on an editor or agent’s feedback and then resubmit to that same person?
Sincerely,
Wendy
Click here to read the answer...re: Trash It or Tweak It?
posted 6/1/11Dear Editor…
I have been sending out my middle grade fantasy. I was writing to my 8-year-old but the 2 rejections I received speak about voice. I myself am moved by the voice in children’s books and can certainly attain A GOOD voice in a new book, but should I throw this one away? Believe the two rejections?
Sincerely,
Gemini
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