This post is brought to you by the one and only, Lisha Cauthen. Finally, a manuscript request! After you're done doing this: Format your manuscript in a standard, easy to read fashion. You want every speck of goodwill you can muster from your targeted agent/editor. GUIDE TO FORMATTING YOUR NOVEL MANUSCRIPT THE BASICS MARGINS--1" on... Continue Reading →
Synopsizing Part 1: Yes, We Are Going There
SYNOPSIS. http://youtu.be/jmrJx32xefM Calm down, honey. I know. Nothing strikes terror into a writer's heart like the word: SYNOPSIS. http://youtu.be/SIaFtAKnqBU Okay, that was kind of cruel. But it was fun to watch you jump like that. If you're submitting anything longer than a picture book, you'll end up needing a synopsis. "But Lisha, not every agent/editor... Continue Reading →