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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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Monday Advice from Editors & Agents – Don’t Be “On the Nose”
In looking for a juicy bit of editorial advice for my Monday blog, I came across some notes from the 2010 SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) conference in New York. In these notes, Ingrid Sundberg gives the … Continue reading
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Last words
It’s very, very late. You have to get up early in the morning. But the chapter you’re reading ends… He grinned in delight. “Tell her I need her special talents and particular skills.” Then he snapped the phone shut and … Continue reading
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First Lines
“A good first line should be as good as your favourite film quote. Something that even when taken out of context has power – the power to make someone laugh or think or gasp or grimace. The best opening lines, … Continue reading
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Tangled Words 