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- July 6th, 2015, 3:16 pm
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Query Blurb: Which is better?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8016
Re: Query Blurb: Which is better?
To me, the 2nd one catches my attention more
- March 11th, 2015, 12:07 am
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Seeking Feedback
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3446
Re: Seeking Feedback
So....are you wanting feedback on your query-esc writing here, or are you wanting someone to read your novel and give you feedback? Your message was unclear
- February 25th, 2015, 3:34 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Great article about "Tired Sentences"
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12088
Great article about "Tired Sentences"
Found this super great and helpful article today and I wanted to pass it along!! Every writer wants to create prose packed with energy and vitality. They know dull, lifeless writing disappoints the reader. Tired sentences are often the cornerstone of bad prose. They disrupt the flow and bore the rea...
- September 23rd, 2014, 9:49 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: How do you feel about books written from multiple POV's?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3338
How do you feel about books written from multiple POV's?
I have had one of my MS completed now for about 2 years, and after a couple rounds of edits and a small round of unsuccessful queries, I've decided to rewrite the story. I LOVE the story and I feel it has a unique place in the YA industry. After starting the rewriting process, the story seemed to be...
- June 26th, 2014, 3:18 pm
- Forum: Nominate Your Query or First Page for a Critique on the Blog
- Topic: Nominate Your First Page for a Critique on the Blog
- Replies: 720
- Views: 453345
Re: Nominate Your First Page for a Critique on the Blog
TITLE: Ashes to Ashes GENRE: YA Urban Fantasy He opened his eyes to gray, dusty air and a chill he couldn't escape. This of course, was unusual. In his previous lives they had all but started with a BANG, and then bursts of colors, marked liked prisms dancing with happy chirps and lackadaisical beat...
- June 21st, 2014, 7:49 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Developing a story, would like some help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4960
Re: Developing a story, would like some help
These are GREAT!!! Thanks
- June 21st, 2014, 2:31 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Developing a story, would like some help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4960
Developing a story, would like some help
Being the "pantser" that I am, I am finding I would like to develop a story and character more before continuing writing it. Sometimes its helpful to give yourself a prompt and then ask questions so you know how the novel will play out. I've written and answered some, but would love help f...
- June 10th, 2014, 1:45 pm
- Forum: Procrastination
- Topic: Anagrams of your name
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14005
Re: Anagrams of your name
Lisaabc wrote:I can't do it! I'm a failure at anagrams! Also, I didn't try very hard. Anyone else want to? First name is ALISON.
Liason
Nola
Salon
Loins (hahaha!)
Nail (s)
Nilson
Snail
Just to name a few
- June 10th, 2014, 1:36 pm
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: 5 pages manuscript sample
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4459
Re: 5 pages manuscript sample
You would copy the 5 pages and paste them into the body of your email - but you'd only do that if the agent's query submissions required it
- June 4th, 2014, 8:43 pm
- Forum: Synopses and Plot Outlines
- Topic: Synopses...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9215
Re: Synopses...
It is a description of your novel - not to be confused with the "Back of the book" blurb. It can be a 1 sentence blip, a 1 paragraph, 1 page or 10 page description of your book. Basically, it tells someone what your book is about, giving more than a query letter would.
- May 27th, 2014, 11:17 am
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: - Princess - Y/A Historical Fiction Novel
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3987
Re: - Princess - Y/A Historical Fiction Novel
I think you've done a great job summarizing your novel here, but in my opinion it's not really a query - its more of a short synopsis. We need to know who Logan is, what drives him and why he wants to do what he does. Is the book told from Logan's and the princess's perspectives? If not, and its onl...
- May 27th, 2014, 11:11 am
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: YA Novel - Analyzing Liza
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3720
Re: YA Novel - Analyzing Liza
My first impressions of your query are that it doesn't appear to be a YA novel. If you want it to be young adult, the main characters need to be under 18, and having Liza's crush be a 40s-something psychologist seems a little stalker/scary-ish. Perhaps this is more of a NA (New Adult) book (18-25ish...
- January 7th, 2014, 3:29 pm
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Query: The Black Crow (revision)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4261
Re: Query: The Black Crow (revision)
First things first, I want to know: - How Kyle was transformed - What his super human powers are - What or who he is battling - How he overcomes his trials - How he is changed or the how the world is changed If you can answer these questions, you might have the makings of your query. Also, be sure t...
- December 31st, 2013, 10:50 am
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Query: The Black Crow (revision)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4261
Re: Query: The Black Crow
I like your "super humans" storyline here, but your query is a lot of telling and not showing. Query's are like writing your novel all over again, but harder because it has to give the agent a good idea of what your book is about in 3 or so short paragraphs. Below are my suggestions / comm...
- November 3rd, 2013, 8:11 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: What Genre Is "Five People You Meet in Heaven"?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4925
Re: What Genre Is "Five People You Meet in Heaven"?
I'm no expert, and I haven't read all you posted, but IMO, "Five People You Meet in Heaven" by Mitch Albom and "The Shack" by William Paul Young would be Relgious Fiction. I don't know about the others...