re: Did That TV Show Just Kill My Book?
posted 11/30/11Dear Editor…
I just pitched my book as “Glee meets West Side Story” to an editor, who loved the idea. Yesterday, I read that Glee is doing WSS. I’ve never even watched the show. What do I do? Is my novel dead? I’ve been working on it for three years.
Sincerely,
Cathy
Re: Dare I Submit During the Holidays?
posted 11/28/11Dear Editor…
I know that the publishing world shuts down for Christmas and New Year’s. Should I submit my query letter now before the holidays? Or would I have a better chance if I waited until 2012?
Thanks!
Katie
re: Happy Thanksgiving!
posted 11/18/11Dear Readers…
The Editor realizes that next week will be full of vacation, family, and food. Hopefully, you’ll spend some time with your WIP, too. In the interest of not contributing to the massive backlog of emails that will likely greet you upon your return to the regular grind, The Editor will take Thanksgiving week off. (Plus, she’s got vacation, family, and food plans, too!) Look for the next DearEditor.com post on November 29.
Best wishes for a safe holiday.
Click here to read the answer...Re: Do I Pitch My Crossover Novel to YA Agents Only?
posted 11/17/11Dear Editor…
I think my coming-of-age novel is a crossover book, appealing to young adults and adults. Do I mention that in a query letter? Do I market it primarily to agents who are looking for YA?
Sincerely,
Valerie
Re: Is 3rd Person POV Dead in MG Fiction?
posted 11/15/11Dear Editor…
Many editors say they are looking for MG novels with a strong voice. So many examples they cite are in first person. Is there still room for 3rd person narration? Would you differentiate the strengths and weaknesses of both.
Sincerely,
Sondra
re: Writing YA Historical Fiction with a Reflective Adult Narrator
posted 11/2/11Dear Editor…
I am in a quandary about a historical novel I’ve started. I want to show how one woman was captured by the Shawnee, rescued, and married her rescuer. But I also want to show how another woman has a burden for her brother and the fate of her tribe at that time. Ultimately I imagine the women meeting again 20 years later. I feel there are 2 ways of life to show. Is it best to write about them from an older age looking back or to take them from youth when one was captured at 14 and the other was about 20? I am old (75) and wonder if I will be able to capture their young voices and feelings.
—Jane
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