I read The Martyr's Song on monday night, and finished it in about 3 hours. Wrong book to read before bed, but I can't get it out of my mind. I think your writing style is a lot like Ted Dekker's, so keep at it, and we will see your name in print, too --I'm convinced of that!!
Glad you liked Demon, Havah is a little slow going in some places, but just keep reminding yourself that it was all new to Eve!!
Our book club is at Jay and Nikki Forde's house past Yelm. We haven't met for the summer, but will begin again in the fall. We only started this year and have read both of Tosca Lee's books. We get together and discuss the book, and then the last time we met Tosca Lee gave us a conference call and we actually talked to her for 45 minutes. It was great. So far only gals have come, but talk to Jay, do you know him?
Sorry I missed you this morning. I picked up a helpful book for you at the Conference. I talked to an editor about you and she suggested this book, so I picked it up for you. I want to see your name in print!!
If you can GET a reputable agent to represent you, get one, because he or she will work hard to get you the best deal as a first-time author (because they'll get a percentage of whatever deal you make) and they'll know what rights to sell and which to keep so you can capitalize on the same material as much as possible across years and decades.
Be sure the agent is reputable. (It shouldn't cost you a dime to get a real agent. If they want you to pay anything up front, RUN!) Agents only get paid when they make a deal for you on your writings, and then they get a percentage, usually 10-15%.)
Be sure that what you send the agent is perfect -- no typos, no spelling errors, no grammatical blunders, no incomplete or run-on sentences unless of course they're calculated and designed that way for effect. (If they are written for effect, agents, editors and publishers will know it. If they aren't, they'll know that, too.) Agents want to represent writers who won't be causing editors headaches with extra work that should have been completed by the writer.
If you can't land an agent (and it'll probably be difficult since you have no previous history as a writer, to my knowledge, but if your stuff is professionaly presented, I think agents, editors and publishers will be as blown away by your writing as we have been and may decide to take you on anyway -- as long as they smell money, as in "blockbuster material," they'll do it!)
If you can't land an agent, not to worry. (But having one is best!) Just go ahead and submit to publishers (again only polished, perfect presentations) and IF/WHEN you get a bite, then let an agent know (one you know or admire) and see if they'll represent you during the contract phase (again, for the agent's fee.)
Some publishers won't even look at writers who don't have an agent; others won't look at writers who DO have an agent. You can get Christian Writer's Market and find out about agents (local, national and intrernational.) Be sure the agent you're considering wil give you a list of authors they're represenating and ask for phone numbers or for email addresses to check out how well their clients like them.
Hope you got my message saying your story didn't get into my email. Try it again at patricia372@centurytel.net I hate to think it is floating around out there in cyberspace!!
Eric, how old is your computer, as you said you didn't have spellcheck? We are asking around to see if someone can put it on your computer for you, or let you know where you can download a program or something. It would save you a lot of time. Happy writing!!
I feel so bad that I spoke too soon. When I told Yvonne what I wanted to do, she told me that they would only critique people that are going to the conference. So, lets work on another angle. Kris is still willing to help so that you can get published as soon as possible. When you come over I want to give you a book that might give you an idea of where you could send your stories. My adddress is 115 Lane Blvd. NW Orting, WA 98360. Phone: 360-893-4829. We can talk when you get here. The sale starts at 9-4 tomorrow. See you then.
Can't wait!! I had a chat with Kris, and she came up with a terrific idea. Pick out the story that is your favorite, use spellcheck, read it over and catch all the errors in spelling you can find, then when you have exhausted your checking, email it to me, I will check it over for any thing you missed, highlight it, send it back to you for correction. And then when you have it the way you want it, email it to Kris for final critiquing. We want to make sure your story gets to the Writer's Conference for a professional to read. How does that sound to you?
I finished your writing and as usual, the end left me in shock. Your writing reminds me so much of the man who wrote The Shack. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and know that it will be in print!!
Sounds good. And then I will remember to give you your stories back. Have you met with Kris? I just have a feeling she could steer you in the right direction.
I am halfway through your new story and again I am mesmerized by it. I love mysteries (Barbara Higgins Clark is my favorite), and you have me sitting on the edge of my seat (well, actually on the edge of the couch!!). Please get in touch with someone soon who can help you get published. This is another fantastic story!!
Eric, I finished reading "Memory of a Passing" last nite and I loved it. From the moment I started reading it, I found it captivating. A real page-turner. I must admit, I skipped a little bit of the last story at first to find out how it ended. Marvelous! Very thought provoking.
Sorry I missed you this morning. I brought your short story to give back to you, and hopefully to tell you again how much Nils and I enjoyed it!! Keep writing!
ERIK!!!! I couldn't lay down your short story until I finished it. I handed it to my husband when I walked in the door. While I ate lunch, he read it first, and just said, "You will be amazed!!" I couldn't wait to read it and when I did, I was thrilled. Put it on here and share it. I know it is long, but you could put it on in chapters, and keep everyone on pins and needles waiting for the next chapter!! Excellent!!
Eric, it was good to have you in class today. I do believe that you have a tremendous gift of writing. I hope that this class will give you some insight and direction in God's plans for you.
Feel free to blog whenever you want. You can even post what you wrote today, if you would like. =)
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Glad you liked Demon, Havah is a little slow going in some places, but just keep reminding yourself that it was all new to Eve!!
If you can GET a reputable agent to represent you, get one, because he or she will work hard to get you the best deal as a first-time author (because they'll get a percentage of whatever deal you make) and they'll know what rights to sell and which to keep so you can capitalize on the same material as much as possible across years and decades.
Be sure the agent is reputable. (It shouldn't cost you a dime to get a real agent. If they want you to pay anything up front, RUN!) Agents only get paid when they make a deal for you on your writings, and then they get a percentage, usually 10-15%.)
Be sure that what you send the agent is perfect -- no typos, no spelling errors, no grammatical blunders, no incomplete or run-on sentences unless of course they're calculated and designed that way for effect. (If they are written for effect, agents, editors and publishers will know it. If they aren't, they'll know that, too.) Agents want to represent writers who won't be causing editors headaches with extra work that should have been completed by the writer.
If you can't land an agent (and it'll probably be difficult since you have no previous history as a writer, to my knowledge, but if your stuff is professionaly presented, I think agents, editors and publishers will be as blown away by your writing as we have been and may decide to take you on anyway -- as long as they smell money, as in "blockbuster material," they'll do it!)
If you can't land an agent, not to worry. (But having one is best!) Just go ahead and submit to publishers (again only polished, perfect presentations) and IF/WHEN you get a bite, then let an agent know (one you know or admire) and see if they'll represent you during the contract phase (again, for the agent's fee.)
Some publishers won't even look at writers who don't have an agent; others won't look at writers who DO have an agent. You can get Christian Writer's Market and find out about agents (local, national and intrernational.) Be sure the agent you're considering wil give you a list of authors they're represenating and ask for phone numbers or for email addresses to check out how well their clients like them.
Good luck! God bless! Go for it!
Kris
Feel free to blog whenever you want. You can even post what you wrote today, if you would like. =)
Blessings,
Yvonne
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