As we discussed last month, agents and editors strongly encourage authors to develop a platform long before their book is published. One key element for most authors and illustrators is social media. But what should your social media look like while querying, (especially if you don't feel you have anything to talk about)? Here are... Continue Reading →
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 →
SYNOPSIS Aw, geez. That was no fun at all--no crying, no whimpering--not even a flinch. You guys are all toughened up and stuff. Might as well get to it... 4 STEPS TO A SPARKLING SYNOPSIS Flip through your manuscript and jot down a sentence or two summary for each chapter. Yes, just one or two... Continue Reading →
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 →
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