re: What’s a “YA Memoir”?
posted 6/24/10Dear Editor…
I’ve seen some editors and agents state that they would like to add a YA memoir to their list. My understanding of YA is that it is all in the moment. How would a YA memoir work in terms of POV? Are there examples of published YA memoirs?
Sincerely,
Kellie
Click here to read the answer...re: 10 Rejections and Losing Hope Fast
posted 6/20/10Dear Editor…
Ten agents have requested to read my full YA ms. One has rejected it but said, “I loved the voice. I think it’s fantastic. Obviously you are an incredibly talented writer. However, I actually have a client who writes YA with very similar themes.” Wouldn’t she know that from reading my query?
Sincerely,
Losing Hope
Click here to read the answer...re: How Do I Find Small Publishers?
posted 6/13/10Dear Editor…
I have a mid-grade novel, which I have not found a place for yet. I’ve tried most of the major publishing houses with no success. I wondered where I could find a list of small publishing companies, and would submitting to them be the next logical step?
re: When Did Editors Get So Young?
posted 6/7/10Dear Editor…
I’ve attended some writers’ conferences, and I’m always a bit surprised at how young the agents and editors are, compared to me and many other writers. Do you think the age difference can work against a writer?
Sincerely,
Kathy
Click here to read the answer...re: What Is My Novel?
posted 6/1/10Dear Editor…
My character is a 7th grader, she’s 13 years old, my novel is intended for middle school age students. I have been querying it as “Middle Grade Contemporary Fiction” but I just read on a blog that middle grade is considered ages 7-10? Am I wrong? HELP!
Sincerely,
Danielle
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