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- June 15th, 2010, 4:51 pm
- Forum: Finding An Agent
- Topic: Kick-Thyself Moments
- Replies: 19
- Views: 11782
Re: Kick-Thyself Moments
Oh, I get lots of Dear Ms. Bransford e-mails. Best thing to remember about these things is that it happens to everyone! What makes you think those aren't on purpose Nathan? Lol, I am just kidding but seriously I had a friend that was really angry at rejections she got and made a list of certain age...
- June 14th, 2010, 8:25 pm
- Forum: Excerpts
- Topic: Born to Die opening *Critique?*
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3975
Born to Die opening *Critique?*
Can't wait for your guys' critique. If you are also interested I am searching for a second beta for this novel. I have one awesome one but another pair of eyes never hurts. So here goes...I hope the formatting isn't screwed. Chapter 1 I concentrate as hard as I can, but I know I will never do what m...
- June 14th, 2010, 8:21 pm
- Forum: Finding An Agent
- Topic: Is this a partial request?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4576
Re: Is this a partial request?
Thanks Cafe Cliche and Ink! You see the thing I thought about was that wouldn't they just reject me if they didn't like the query if I forgot to attach the pages? That's what got me asking this in the first place. If this is a partial request then I am excited because that would be a first. lol. Tha...
- June 14th, 2010, 7:42 pm
- Forum: Finding An Agent
- Topic: Is this a partial request?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4576
Is this a partial request?
I am a newb. Don't make fun of me! lol. But is it? I am not too sure. Also if it is anyone interestd in looking over my first ten pages before I hit the dreaded send? Dear (my name) Thank you for your interest in our agency. Per Agents guidelines, please send the first ten pages of your manuscript, ...
- June 10th, 2010, 12:57 pm
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Bron To Die - Last Take
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3986
Re: Bron To Die - Last Take
Hi Nessa, I'm not going to dissect your query, since others have that covered. I just wanted to throw in my two cents about the subject matter. I like the idea of escaping the concentration camp, but the battle of guns vs. magic that takes up the rest of the query doesn't intrigue me. Probably beca...
- June 10th, 2010, 8:57 am
- Forum: Finding An Agent
- Topic: Rejection Stats
- Replies: 227
- Views: 149139
Re: Rejection Stats
Blanche I want to know your real name too! Anyways here is a quick update on my horrid stats and the newer query I have been sending off. Dear Mr. Agent, Nayla Ebriony is a sixteen-year-old Yeeod, born without magical powers, and sent to the concentration camps where the powerless are worked to dea...
- June 9th, 2010, 4:13 pm
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Bron To Die - Last Take
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3986
Re: Bron To Die - Last Take
Krista: Thanks so much for your critique! The manuscript has had many beta's so I think its in good shape :P Capaloha: Thanks so much :) Guys, here is my newest revision with both your advice in mind. Tell me what you think! Dear Agent, Nayla Ebriony is a sixteen-year-old Yeeod, born without magical...
- June 9th, 2010, 7:16 am
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Bron To Die - Last Take
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3986
Bron To Die - Last Take
REVISION DOWN BELOW!! Thank you guys so much for your help on here! Tell me what you think. I have already queried 10 queries but changed it up a bit so that I can go on... Dear Agent, Nayla Ebriony is a sixteen-year-old Yeeod, born without magical powers, and is sent to the concentration camps whe...
- June 9th, 2010, 6:57 am
- Forum: Finding An Agent
- Topic: Rejection Stats
- Replies: 227
- Views: 149139
Re: Rejection Stats
Hey there guys! I just queried my novel Born to Die last night and here are my stats and info... My Query: Dear Agent, Nayla Ebriony is a Yeeod, born without magical powers and destined to be shipped off to the concentration camps where the powerless are worked to death. When Nayla is sent to the co...
- June 1st, 2010, 5:33 pm
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: The Super Incredible Pre-Agent Tester!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10577
Re: The Super Incredible Pre-Agent Tester!
1) Partial Request 2) Yes! I really liked your query. I hope if I am not wrong I can post my query next... Dear Agent, In a world where magicians rule, Nayla is different because she is born without powers. Those who are unable to perform magic are called Yeeods, sent off to concentration camps wher...
- May 31st, 2010, 10:53 pm
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Query - YEEOD
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3742
Re: Query - YEEOD
Thanks so much for all your guys' help! Sorry if I have some grammatical issues, I am getting it..lol. Anyways I have worked out a new revision which I hope is better. Can't wait to see what you think! Dear Agent, In a world where magicians rule, Nayla is different because she is born without powers...
- May 17th, 2010, 3:07 pm
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Query - YEEOD
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3742
Re: Query - YEEOD
Thanks FK7! I have read all the HP books and it's ot like them. More like an urban fantasy where magic is there. Thanks so much and here is a revision which hopefully better outlines the story. Dear Agent, Nayla Ebriony is born a deviation in a world where magicians rule and powerless Yeeods are sen...
- May 17th, 2010, 9:31 am
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Query - YEEOD
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3742
Query - YEEOD
REVISION IS DOWN! PLEASE CRITIQUE! :) Hey guys. I know I haven't been on this forum for a while but I promise I will start posting more and critiquing as I can. But anyways I have been working on this novel for three damn years and would love for you to have a go at the query. Dear Agent, Nayla Ebr...
- March 27th, 2010, 12:50 pm
- Forum: Excerpts
- Topic: I AM ANNA - First Five Pages
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3417
Re: I AM ANNA - First Five Pages
kenpochick - Thanks for your reply. this is my first time with present tense at all so I am a bit of a newbie. I think I am getting the hang of it though. Thanks for your hints! Revised: I always thought my sister would be by my side, until today. I clutch the bible in my hands, willing myself not t...
- March 26th, 2010, 9:03 pm
- Forum: Excerpts
- Topic: I AM ANNA - First Five Pages
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3417
I AM ANNA - First Five Pages
REVISION BELOW I can use all the critique I can get. Be rough guys. What I mainly want to know is if you like it and would you continue reading this... I always thought my sister would be by my side, until today. I clutch the bible in my hands, willing myself not to cry. Standing on an elaborate al...