As part of my manuscript critique service, I invite my clients to submit their query letters for review. If you don’t know what a query letter is, here are some resources to learn more about them. I cover the basics in my book Writing and Selling the YA Novel. Writing-Selling-Young-Adult-Novel And you can always find information in the Writer’s Market Guide. Writers-Market In addition, there are countless websites and blogs devoted to the topic, so even a quick search will keep you reading until Christmas. But my purpose with this blog is not to define a query letter, but rather to discuss the art of getting one through the slush pile. And yes, it is an art. Read More...

As part of my manuscript critique service, I invite my clients to submit their query letters for review. If you don't know what a query…

I’ve posted a new literary agent interview on my web site for anyone who is interested. This time, it’s the fabulous and talented Jennie Dunham of Dunham Literary. She provided great responses to my questions, so be sure to check out all she had to say. Read More...

I've posted a new literary agent interview on my web site for anyone who is interested. This time, it's the fabulous and talented Jennie Dunham…

Attention all you aspiring writers! I just posted an interview with Ginger Knowlton of Curtis Brown, Ltd on my web site. Read More...

Attention all you aspiring writers! I just posted an interview with Ginger Knowlton of Curtis Brown, Ltd on my web site. Ginger is such an…