re: Thank you. Now Have a Free Webinar.
posted 7/26/11The Editor’s month-long party celebrating the publication of Writing Young Adult Fiction For Dummies may be ending with today’s final stop on her WYAFFD Blog Tour, but she’s got one last grand finale event for writers: her eye-popping, info-laden FREE webinar tomorrow with high-energy author/illustrator Katie Davis….
re: Which Comes First, the Agent or the Editor?
posted 7/22/11Dear Editor…
I’ve always been focused on writing queries to agents. Recently, I’ve heard a number of authors say it’s far better to sell your ms to a publisher yourself and then get an agent. Other authors say almost all publishers no longer accept unsolicited manuscripts. Is it better to approach an agent or a publisher?
Best regards,
L.
re: Finishing a Novel Despite Self-Doubt
posted 7/19/11Dear Editor…
I just started writing a story, but I want to know how I can be motivated to write a novel!? Make it long, and beautiful. Every time, I think, It’s never going to be good. Is there any way I can lose this feeling, and continue on writing it?
Sincerely,
Xena
Click here to read the answer...Newsflash: Writing Young Adult Fiction For Dummies Blog Tour
posted 7/18/11Dear Readers…
If you enjoyed the exclusive daily articles featured in the WYAFFD Virtual Book Launch, drop in on the 8-stop Writing Young Adult Fiction For Dummies Blog Tour July 18-27. It’ll be a fun tour, with The Editor guest posting about craft and promotion, and with interviews, giveaways, and a grand finale FREE webinar with The Editor. For the tour schedule and links to tour stops, read on…
Click here to read the answer...re: Ways to Stop Copying Characters?
posted 7/14/11Dear Editor…
What do you suggest for younger writers with more limited experiential base when it comes to letting go of copying characters (i.e., Harry Potters, Wimpy Kid)?
Thanks,
K.
Click here to read the answer...re: Bildungsroman v. Coming-of-Age Novels
posted 7/12/11Dear Editor…
It seems that a number of fairytales and fantasy stories are bildungsroman—the protagonist either grows to adulthood, or is an older teenager (Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, the Princess Bride, etc.). Would these stories be considered for adults or children?
Sincerely,
Lucy
Click here to read the answer...re: Writing YA Fiction For Dummies Virtual Book Launch – Thank You!
posted 7/6/11Dear Readers…
I hope you don’t mind one more WYAFFD launch-related post, because I simply must say THANK YOU. The kind wishes and enthusiasm sent my way this week has been nothing short of amazing. So many of you shared news of the launch through your blogs, social media, and email. I am supremely grateful for such active support.
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