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| Recently, Hulu began airing an adaptation of one of Margaret Atwood's most notable works, her 1985 novel The Handmaid's Tale. Here are seven excellent pieces of advice for fiction writers from the bestselling author herself. Read More... |
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| Here are the good habits you should develop and add in your writing life if you want to find success. Read More... |
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| For a freelance writer who doesn't have a query tracking system-or has the organizational skills of a bowling ball, like me-here is a simple spreadsheet to help you keep track. Read More... |
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In this webinar, literary agent Andrea Somberg will discuss the four major factors that determine every agent's decision. She will reveal the steps to crafting a query letter that will yield results and multiple manuscript requests. And she will discuss the steps to finding an agent that will help you realize your dreams. Plus, all registrants are invited to submit a query letter for critique.
By attending this May 11 online event you'll learn: - Why literary agents request some manuscripts and not others
- The four factors that every literary agent takes into account
- How to evaluate your project from an industry perspective, and use that to effectively position yourself and your book
- How to write a query letter that yields results
- How to find an agent that's the best fit for you
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| Unlock the potential of your manuscript! Helga Schier, PhD, published author and professional editor offers effective, personalized, constructive and comprehensive editorial services. Contact: withpenandpaper@verizon.net, www.withpenandpaper.com, 310.828.8421 |
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| STARTS MAY 18! In this invaluable event, you'll get to work with an agent online to review and refine the first ten pages of your novel. You'll learn what keeps an agent reading, what are the most common mistakes that make them stop, and the steps you need to take to correct them. The best part is that you'll be working directly with an agent, who will provide feedback specific to your work. Here's how it works. Read More... |
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| Among the great strokes of good fortune - and there were many junctures where I could have gone awry - was the decision to write about, via fiction, my small marina family at Tarpon Bay, Sanibel Island, Florida, where I was a fishing guide from 1974 to 1987. This marina family embraced a wider tribe of watermen from along the Gulf Coast, fascinating characters, and also decent, caring people, who now populate my novels. Read More... |
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Finish This Sentence #5 - You Never Expected a Call From Me
"Hello," said the voice on the phone. "My name is __________. I know you never expected a call from me, as famous as I am, but I've been given your name as someone who can help me _______." (Write a story that follows this line.)
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Robert Lee Brewer and Brian A. Klems chat with successful freelancer Jessica McCann on what credentials you need, how to build freelance connections (and keep them), how to make more money and more.
Also, if you have any suggestions for topics you'd love to hear us cover, email us at robert.brewer@fwmedia.com. Listen here ...
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