re: Forcing Readers to Read It Your Way
posted 10/31/11Dear Editor…
To me the use of ellipses, em dashes, and the use of italics to emphasis specific words are very much a part of both the author’s voice but more importantly the character’s voice. Some critiquers have said nothing about the amount of each of these included in my story, while others have had a fit. I want to say, “Have you talked with any teenagers recently, especially teen girls?” My female main character’s POV includes many more these style type things than does the male character’s POV. It’s part of what’s different about their voice.
Would LOVE your take on this,
Beth
re: Can I Use That Title, Too?
posted 10/26/11Dear Editor…
Is it OK to use the same title for a new YA novel as an already published adult novel?
Thank you,
Laurie
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posted 10/21/11Dear Readers…
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posted 10/17/11Dear Readers…
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Click here to read the answer...Guest Editor Gary Soto re: Heeding Your Creative Instinct
posted 10/12/11Dear Editor…
I have a short story that my writing group thinks could be a whole novel. I worked hard to distill this character’s story down to its essentials . . . I can’t seem to get my head around expanding it meaningfully. I feel like I’m adding stuff for the sake of adding pages. I hear about great novels that started off as short stories. What’s their secret?
Thank you,
M.
re: Is Your Internal Dialogue Telling You Something?
posted 10/10/11Dear Editor…
I’m writing a young adult novel in first person that alternates between the 2 main characters’ POV. I’m getting conflicting advice from critiquers about the use of internal dialogue—those not very into YA fiction say I have too much; those accustomed to YA fiction don’t comment on the internal thoughts OR say I need more! Is it a genre thing?
Sincerely,
Beth
re: Do Agents Give Second Chances?
posted 10/3/11Dear Editor…
An agent rejected my sci fi manuscript. I really want to be repped by this agent—he’s impressive at conferences and he reps great authors. Is it okay to submit another manuscript to him?
Thanks,
Anon.
