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by Kniki
February 28th, 2010, 7:27 am
Forum: Writing
Topic: NaNoWriMo
Replies: 17
Views: 6640

Re: NaNoWriMo

I did Nano last year, that was how I managed to get my novel finished! I am extremely busy all the time with work, family, etc, and though I had started many, many novels in the past ten years, I had never pushed through and got them finished. The deadline gave me the impetus to push on through the ...
by Kniki
February 28th, 2010, 7:21 am
Forum: Queries
Topic: Query: (YA sci-fi)
Replies: 5
Views: 2397

Re: Query: Elena Starfire: Space Pilot (YA sci-fi)

Thanks for that tip too! I think the book is suitable for 10-14 year olds which is why I had difficulty placing it in either category. Would it be good to put that it is "a young adult science-fiction novel aimed at 10-14 year olds"?
by Kniki
February 27th, 2010, 4:32 pm
Forum: Books
Topic: Favorite Lines from Novels
Replies: 30
Views: 12558

Re: Favorite Lines from Novels

I like "Never tell anybody anything. If you do, you start missing everybody."
by Kniki
February 27th, 2010, 4:07 pm
Forum: Queries
Topic: Query: (YA sci-fi)
Replies: 5
Views: 2397

Re: Query: Elena Starfire: Space Pilot (YA sci-fi)

Thanks very much for your feedback! I did struggle with the bit about the biography - I wasn't really sure what to put. Not sure what's relevant! My experience was as an editorial assistant on a business magazine and work experience in a children's book publisher. Also I worked as a bookseller for a...
by Kniki
February 27th, 2010, 10:38 am
Forum: Excerpts
Topic: First Five Pages (Contemporary YA)
Replies: 9
Views: 4393

Re: First Five Pages (Contemporary YA)

I like the relationship between Seb and Grayson, he seems to look after her/indulge her a little but thinks he's a lot cooler than he actually is! I'm intrigued to find out what will happen when they all meet up, and whether Hunter is going to make a reappearance, but I do wonder if maybe there is a...
by Kniki
February 27th, 2010, 10:26 am
Forum: Queries
Topic: Query: (YA sci-fi)
Replies: 5
Views: 2397

Query: (YA sci-fi)

Hello, I am currently submitting my novel to agents and it would be great to have some feedback on my query if anyone could spare the time! Thank you in advance! Dear (Agent), Please find enclosed a synopsis and the first three chapters of my novel, (Novel) , for your consideration. (Name) lives in ...