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幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: Carnival of Creativity 4/5/15 | The Writing Reader

Carnival of Creativity 4/5/15 | The Writing Reader — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 12:29:50 +0000

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幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: Joe Kovacs

Joe Kovacs — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 04:32:00 +0000

Natasa, thanks for this very useful post. After I finished my second novel, Billy Maddox Takes His Shot, I couldn’t get agency representation (though I did generate some interest). Eventually, Kim Witherspoon of Inkwell Literary Management wrote me a letter explaining what she felt some of the fundamental flaws were in the story though she also encouraged me to keep writing.

I ended up hiring an editor who completely leveled me with her suggestions. She suggested *gasp* cutting the first 200 pages. As soon as I read her reasons why, I understood and realized she was right. I ended up rewriting fully 70 to 75% percent of the story. There were character arc issues, as well. When I finally finished the rewrite in summer 2013, I was ready to look for an agent.

But as it turned out, independent publishing, social networks and the increasing hardship of breaking into a publishing establishment that seems, in some ways, less risk-averse than it once was, created a whole new set of hardships. Writers need to build an audience to become attractive to agents. Knowing how to market yourself has become more important than ever.

But I do believe the editing process that I went through, though it was time-consuming and expensive, helped me ultimately write a much better novel. That was, without a doubt, worth it.

幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: Williesha Morris

Williesha Morris — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 23:34:00 +0000

This is a lot of encouragement for me. Some days I wonder if I should be working o this book at all!

幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: Kathy_Sharon

Kathy_Sharon — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 12:54:00 +0000

In reply to William Ballard. Like the post and the comment, they are so truthful. I think every writer should go though it - when you finishes your , consider it to be great but cannot find a home for it. But as soon as you get a few rejections and get some pieces of critics and arguments you will not only get published, but upgraded your writing skills faster.

幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: Tasha Seegmiller

Tasha Seegmiller — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 15:13:00 +0000

I loved this. I’m working through a book right now that had 40k in a draft before I realized it had a great concept but a gazillion things wrong – starting point, age of characters, structure. I scraped it, started totally over and love it (except for when I hate it). Thanks for reminding us the work is worth it.

幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: Dawn Atkin

Dawn Atkin — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 12:00:00 +0000

Great post that clearly demonstrates how essential tenacity and persistence are.
As a yet unpublished, albeit tenacious, writer I am learning about the fickle and changing world of publishing, both traditional and independent.

I’m currently seeking a suitable manuscript assessment / development service to assist with structural advice for my planned re-write. Of course this service is one in which I will invest the required payment.

I do often wonder though how much do I/ we need to invest, both time and money, before I/we realise it may be time to let the work go and start a fresh new project.

Thanks for the post.
And the link provided in one of the earlier comments on how to approach literary agents.

Regards Dawn

幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: Mudpie411

Mudpie411 — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:48:00 +0000

In reply to NY Book Editors. Thanks! I really appreciate it. =)

幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: Breakfast Blend 01.15.14 | Scribblepreach

Breakfast Blend 01.15.14 | Scribblepreach — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 10:31:59 +0000

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幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: NY Book Editors

NY Book Editors — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 22:03:00 +0000

In reply to Mudpie411.

Are you interested in learning how to approach literary agents? Here’s a post on query letters: http://nybookeditors.com/2014/08/2014811/

幸运飞行艇官方开奖记录查询 By: Marcy Mason McKay

Marcy Mason McKay — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 19:37:00 +0000

In reply to NY Book Editors. HA! Nope, I've just been writing a LONG time + I have three traditionally-published authors in my weekly writing group, so I know how to play the game. :)