re: Hidden Hassles of Pen Names
posted 8/26/11Dear Editor…
I write both adult novels and books for children. Should I use a different pen name for my adult fiction than I use for my children’s fiction? I’ve asked people this before and most just scratch their head and say, “Interesting that you can write for such a wide audience.” I know I am not the only one in this situation.
Sincerely,
Haley
re: Social Networking Prior to Book Release?
posted 8/23/11Dear Editor…
I have an upper middle-grade novel about a boy struggling in the sport of gymnastics due for release this fall. With the Olympics coming next summer and an Olympian backing my book, how should I begin to get the word out there?
Thank you,
Christi
re: New Title for Revised MG?
posted 8/18/11Dear Editor…
I’ve acquired the rights to one of my out-of-print MG novels and am going to release it as an e-book. I’ve revised the book to update and improve it and am developing a cover and getting the required new ISBN. Since the book is substantially different, should I give it a new title so it doesn’t get confused with the previous version? I like the old title, but don’t want it to limit possible sales if people think it’s the same book, even though there’s a new generation of readers out there who’ve likely never heard of the original.
Sincerely,
K.
re: Should I Italicize Internal Dialogue in Close Third Person?
posted 8/15/11Dear Editor…
In close third person, what are the best ways to handle internal dialog? Italics, “she thought” tags, or just let the reader figure it out?
Sincerely,
Stephanie
re: How Do You Write a Query for a Series?
posted 8/3/11Dear Editor…
In all the reference books I’ve read on queries, I have never been able to find one that tells you how to write a pitch or a query for a *series*. They usually only tell you how to write a query for a book which isn’t meant to have sequels following it. Would your pitch have to be for the whole series? Or just for the first book?
Thank you!
Kayla
