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On Writing Horror: The Agents' Perspective
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Five literary agents, who all represent the horror genre, take a break from reading manuscripts to answer a few questions on horror, including what they're seeing a high demand for, what about a submission inspires confidence, and common weaknesses they see in writing. Click here to learn valuable insights from agents Tricia Skinner, Caitlin McDonald, Lane Heymont, Carlisle Webber, and Julie Dinneen.
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| Adrienne Rosado of Stonesong is open to queries! She is seeking adult and children's fiction, as well as select nonfiction in the areas of pop-science, business, and the occasional quirky history. Read More... |
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 | Writing Monsters
| Discover an explanation of monster archetypes, the use of symbolism, and descriptions of classic creatures from films, books, and games.
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 | Guide to Literary Agents 2018
| The 2018 edition is now available, with listing information for more than 1,000 agents who
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| In the writing community, we often talk about "refilling the well," an idea that we understand conceptually, but is often lost in translation when we try to apply it to our lives. What does refilling the well actually look like and how do we make time for it in our already jam-packed lives? Read More... |
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| Let's lay a quick foundation: Prologues aren't inherently evil or indicative of poor writing. Prologues can-and have been-executed with skill. But are they necessary? That, in my opinion, is the biggest question-not "should I write a prologue" but "does a prologue improve my story?" Read More... |
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Cris Freese
Cris Freese is the managing editor for Writer's Digest Books and Writer's Market. He edits Guide to Literary Agents (both online and in print) and Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market. Follow him on Twitter @crisfreese. |
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