In This Issue
From the Editor
My note
is going to be a little shorter than usual this week. (I know most of you can
relate to life getting really busy!)
Back to
Writer's Digest Tutorials . . . If you've ever submitted a query to an agent
and received a fairly quick no, it's
really hard to not be really critical of yourself over it. What I love about
this week's featured tutorial: you'll learn there are many reasons why this
happens that actually have nothing to do with you or your writing. Even better
yet, you'll learn the three-tiered approach used to evaluate potential books .
. . and how you can make sure you are strong in all areas.
This
week's featured tutorial, How Do Agents & Editors Decide?,
is taught by a
literary agent that has over fifteen years of experience in publishing. Years
of valuable experience are brought to you in this short invaluable lesson!
At the
very least, please make time to watch the short preview clip of today's
featured tutorial. You are sure to pick up tips by merely watching the preview—and
you'll gain a vast amount of knowledge by watching the entire tutorial.
Remember that with tutorials, you can watch on your own time—when it's
convenience for you. You can also pause and replay as many times as you'd like.
I'd highly recommend taking out a WD Tutorials subscription if you haven't
already. Please also feel free to preview the many tutorials available to you
through the WD Tutorials site!
I hope
that all of you have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day. Please take time to
remember the true meaning of Memorial Day—it's not merely a three-day weekend
for many. It's a day of remembrance for those that have died while serving our
country.
Wishing
you only the best!
Julie OblanderOnline Education Manager Writer's
Digest Tutorials
Featured Tutorial: How Do Agents & Editors Decide?
Why do
some projects get picked out of the pile by agents and editors while most do
not? It's because great books that catch the eyes of the pros are a combination
of an excellent idea, excellent writing, and, if need be, an excellent
platform.
This
tutorial discusses the three-tiered approach that publishers use in evaluating
potential books: the idea, the writing, and the platform. Learn how to evaluate
your own project based on this structure, and how to improve the area that
needs help.
In this
76-minute tutorial video, you'll learn:
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How agents
and editors quickly look over a project and decide if it has the necessary
elements to make them request more.
- How to
develop an attractive platform—connecting with other writers and individuals
while making yourself a visible authority on your subject.
- How to
compose the best idea—creating a hook that makes publishers interested in your
project.
- How to
make your writing shine—taking an idea and fleshing it out with voice,
narrative, point-of-view, and structure.
- How to
get your book published!
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Live Webinar | 10 Elements of a Saleable Novel Today
Join us
next week to hear literary agent & VP Jim McCarthy!
Session
date: Thursday, May 31, 2012
Starting time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Duration: 90 minutes
Many
writers are in the dark when it comes to the question of what makes one novel
saleable and another a non-starter in today's complex publishing arena. What
makes agents and editors say "no" to so many submissions and "yes" to just a
few? Is there a specific formula? Are the criteria different today from 10, 20,
or 50 years ago? What affect does the rise of e-publishing have on how novels
are published, selected, and promoted? In the end, does it just come down to
quality, or are there other forces at work?
In this webinar, Jim McCarthy will answer these questions and more—shedding
light on the inner workings of the often baffling publishing process, insight
into the kinds of stories agents and publishers are seeking, and commentary on
the principles every writer must be aware of to succeed in a dynamic and
exciting time of change in the publishing world.
This
webinar also includes a critique from Jim McCarthy! You are invited to submit a
query letter and the first two double-spaced pages of their novel.
Learn
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A Sneak Peek at What's Coming!
Many of
you have asked for shorter tutorials—and I heard you! Very soon you'll find a
newly recorded tutorial (less than 20 minutes in length) loaded to the site.
This tutorial is called How to Get Pre-Publication Income to Support Your Work.
I love the unique information this tutorial brings and hope you will too!
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