The Guide to Literary Agent's Blog has a post on a new literary agency, Bressler Scoggins.
Located in North Carolina, they specialize in romances, southern, and literary fiction. They accept a small amount of nonfiction.
According to their website they currently they want:
"Romance - supernatural, contemporary, or commercial
Southern Literature
Mystery/thrillers
Fantasy
Intermediate Fiction
Young Adult Fiction
Literary Fiction with a strong narrative
Women's motivational and business"
Query on.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Nathan Bransford's Literary Agent Blog Roundup
Say that five times fast.
Busy today, so I'm shamelessly stealing Nathan Bransford's post on the best blogs from literary agents this week. He links to agents who've discussed the latest industry trends, the math on making back your book advance, and their pet peeves in query letters (just say no to rhetorical questions, people). My favorite blog news from the post - Vampires say reports of their death are greatly exaggerated - at least in literature.
Query on.
Busy today, so I'm shamelessly stealing Nathan Bransford's post on the best blogs from literary agents this week. He links to agents who've discussed the latest industry trends, the math on making back your book advance, and their pet peeves in query letters (just say no to rhetorical questions, people). My favorite blog news from the post - Vampires say reports of their death are greatly exaggerated - at least in literature.
Query on.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
How to Make a Million Dollars
HA. Made you look. No, I'm not going to tell you how to make a million dollars. If I knew how to do that, I wouldn't be sharing my secret. At least, not for free. I'm going to help you get your procrastination under control. You don't procrastinate, you say? Well, what are you doing here instead of working on your manuscript?
Honestly, do you find yourself surfing the net or checking your email or playing spider solitaire when you really should be putting the final edits on your Great American Novel?
I just found the coolest timer ever at Harmony Hollow Software http://www.harmonyhollow.net/cool_timer.shtml
I downloaded it, changed a few settings so it stays on top of my document. Then I can set the time for whatever increments I want. I'm always getting sidetracked an zoning out to check my email, or blogs or whatever. Now I set my timer for an hour and write. When my hour is up, I allow myself a ten minute break and set my timer. Then I can surf or email or raid the fridge. When the timer goes off, I reset it for an hour and write again. If I need to stop for a pitstop, I stop the clock, make my pitstop and then come back and restart the time.
It's such a little thing, but it really keeps me on track. I know you could do the same thing by watching a clock or using a kitchen timer, but this is free and it's way cool.
Honestly, do you find yourself surfing the net or checking your email or playing spider solitaire when you really should be putting the final edits on your Great American Novel?
I just found the coolest timer ever at Harmony Hollow Software http://www.harmonyhollow.net/cool_timer.shtml
I downloaded it, changed a few settings so it stays on top of my document. Then I can set the time for whatever increments I want. I'm always getting sidetracked an zoning out to check my email, or blogs or whatever. Now I set my timer for an hour and write. When my hour is up, I allow myself a ten minute break and set my timer. Then I can surf or email or raid the fridge. When the timer goes off, I reset it for an hour and write again. If I need to stop for a pitstop, I stop the clock, make my pitstop and then come back and restart the time.
It's such a little thing, but it really keeps me on track. I know you could do the same thing by watching a clock or using a kitchen timer, but this is free and it's way cool.
How Long Should Your Novel Be?
Great post over on Nathan Bransford's blog about novel word counts. How much is too much? What word count will take you out of the running from your first painfully polished query letter?
He says there may be a new trend toward shorter books because they leave more shelf space for retailers, thus making more money. He references this post from and editor on the subject.
So if you've crafted that pretty query with the dedication of a serial killer stalking his prey, don't waste it by proposing a 200,000 word manuscript - or a 40,000 word one.
Query on.
He says there may be a new trend toward shorter books because they leave more shelf space for retailers, thus making more money. He references this post from and editor on the subject.
So if you've crafted that pretty query with the dedication of a serial killer stalking his prey, don't waste it by proposing a 200,000 word manuscript - or a 40,000 word one.
Query on.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Writer's Digest Genre Definitions
The newest issue of Writer's Digest has a fabulous genre tree that shows all the subgenre branches of mystery, romance, horror, and science fiction/fantasy.
So if you want to know what is an urban fantasy, sweet romance, or splatter, you can check out Writer's Digest's genre definitions.
So if you want to know what is an urban fantasy, sweet romance, or splatter, you can check out Writer's Digest's genre definitions.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Another First 100 Word Contest at Bookends - Erotic Romance
Today the BookEnds first 100 words contest is for erotic romance. The rules are the same as the previous contests, but the deadline for this one is tomorrow, February 26th at 9 a.m. EST or 8:00 a.m. Central.
Good luck to everyone who enters.
Good luck to everyone who enters.
The Complete Jane Austen: Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice last night. I loved it. Again. Colin Firth and those emotive brown eyes. Sigh.
Then I scurried over to my bookshelf to reread the titillating sequel Darcy Takes A Wife by Linda Berdoll. It's the erotic romance version of Darcy and Elizabeth's life that picks up right after they get married.
If you are an Austen purist, you probably won't like it. It is a bodice ripper in every sense of the word. And I love it - all 476 satisfying pages. I got the huge book and about passed out in sheer joy after I found out I liked it. It's hard for me to find a book that lasts me more than a few days.
Warning: If you are offended by the idea of Darcy and Elizabeth sex scenes, avoid this one. Don't get me wrong, it has some great sub plots too. It's not all about the sex. But it is a lot about the sex.
And also I love the sequel to the sequel Darcy & Elizabeth, Nights and Days at Pemberley. More sex, more good subplots. Even a few more pages.
Enjoy.
Then I scurried over to my bookshelf to reread the titillating sequel Darcy Takes A Wife by Linda Berdoll. It's the erotic romance version of Darcy and Elizabeth's life that picks up right after they get married.
If you are an Austen purist, you probably won't like it. It is a bodice ripper in every sense of the word. And I love it - all 476 satisfying pages. I got the huge book and about passed out in sheer joy after I found out I liked it. It's hard for me to find a book that lasts me more than a few days.
Warning: If you are offended by the idea of Darcy and Elizabeth sex scenes, avoid this one. Don't get me wrong, it has some great sub plots too. It's not all about the sex. But it is a lot about the sex.
And also I love the sequel to the sequel Darcy & Elizabeth, Nights and Days at Pemberley. More sex, more good subplots. Even a few more pages.
Enjoy.
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