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Author Archives: Donna Maloy, Author
Monday Advice from Editors and Agents: Is Your Plot Contrived?
Today’s advice comes from Larry Brooks, a critically-acclaimed bestselling author of four psychological thrillers, in addition to his work as a freelance writer and writing instructor (he also pitched for the Texas Rangers, among other careers). His new book, Story … Continue reading
Monday Advice from Agents and Editors: Meet Rachelle Gardner
Rachelle Gardner is an agent with Books and Such Literary Agency.She began her career in publishing in 1995. Since then she’s been a Senior Editor (launching the award-winning NavPress Fiction line), a ghostwriter (of eight published books), editor of more … Continue reading
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TEEN WRITERS: Famous Teen Authors and Some Just Starting Out
Do you know these famous teen authors? The Diary of Anne Frank was begun when she was only 13 years old. Sadly, Anne Frank died before she had a chance to write more books. How to Talk to Girls was … Continue reading
Monday Advice from Agents and Editors: Dress Your Manuscript in Layers
No, not with jackets and sweaters. With crucial elements of STORY. Last month, Molly Jaffa of Folio Literary Management chatted with the Young Adult online chapter of Romance Writers of America. She had lots of interesting information for new writers … Continue reading
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Monday Advice from Editors and Agents: Pinch Your Pitches
Rachelle Gardner, with Books and Such Literary Agency, blogged last week about writing one-sentence summaries of your book. These ultra-short summaries, or “loglines,” are what you use to pitch a story to an editor or agent. These are not the … Continue reading
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