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Title: Final Edit
Post by: SCARPA on January 28, 2010, 04:37:48 PM

Nearly 1/2 way through with my edit. Goal is to be done by end of March in time for OWFI (Oklahoma Writers Conference) so that I can have a final draft to show at agent/publisher appointments. So far it is going pretty good.

Title: Re: Final Edit
Post by: Kris_W on January 28, 2010, 05:39:24 PM

That's great! Keep up the good work!

One point - What you need at a writer's conference is a brief description of your novel, a business card, and a finished novel which is waiting at home to be sent when requested.

There are several brief descriptions -
Hook - Brief enough to explain on an escalator ride while your listener is going the other direction.

Query - A one-page letter that includes the hook, a description of the dramatic arc and your contact information.

Synopsis - A longer description of your novel including all the major character arcs and the conclusion.


Better yet go read Miss Snark.
http://misssnark.blogspot.com/search/label/conferences

Title: Re: Final Edit
Post by: SCARPA on January 29, 2010, 09:45:34 PM

Thanks so much.

Title: Re: Final Edit
Post by: Yeratel on February 05, 2010, 02:42:49 AM

Getting someone else to look at a manuscript can be helpful, too.

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Title: Re: Final Edit
Post by: SCARPA on February 07, 2010, 10:32:54 PM

No doubt. Ive already gotten some great input and have applied it. Will probably have someone take a final pass before the end. Thank you.