New Literary Agents 6/18/2015

Good Morning, Everyone.

Following are to new literary agents to query. I got their news from an email from GUIDE TO LITERARY AGENTS. Click on their names to find out more about them.


2 New Agents Seeking New Writers NOW 

Click on any name below to see the full mini-profile on the GLA Blog (with submission instructions). Good luck querying!  

1. Moe Ferrara of BookEnds, LLC

She is seeking: Moe is interested in science fiction and fantasy for all age groups (no picture books). She loves a bit (or a lot!) of romance in her fiction, so the right contemporary or historical romance will spark her interest. She's LGBTQ friendly, so send her that male/male erotic romance in your back pocket! At this time she's not looking for nonfiction, women's fiction, or cozy mysteries.

2. Saba Sulaiman of Talcott Notch Literary

She is seeking: In adult fiction, she seeks upmarket literary and commercial fiction, romance (all subgenres except paranormal), character-driven psychological thrillers, cozy mysteries, and memoir. In young adult, she seeks all subgenres except paranormal, fantasy, and sci-fi. She's particularly interested in contemporary realistic stories, fast-paced mysteries, or lush historicals. She also seeks middle grade fiction. In nonfiction, she accepts humor books.

How to Craft Characters Scene by Scene

Here my last post for today.



How to Craft Characters Scene by Scene
Dimensional characters are born from drama-not description. Here's why (and how) to delve into your characterizations one defining scene at a time. 
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Script Writing: Creating Your Main Characters

Here's a bunch of articles from SCRIPT Magazine email I got in my inbox. check them out.


Top Ten Tips for Creating Winning Characters
Susan Kouguell gives her top 10 tips for creating winning characters in your screenplays that will get executives to champion your project.
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SCRIPT NOTES: How Dual Mentor Characters Work
WGA writer Michael Tabb illustrates and analyses the use of multiple mentor characters in a single screenplay.
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COLUMN D: Main Character Arc - First Ten, Last Five
Drew Yanno explores one of the most effective ways to show your main character arc in the first and last pages of our script.
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Essentials of Having an Active Protagonist + Exclusive FREE Download
Begin on this page by exploring the definition and essentials of having a strong protagonist, followed by a few examples. Then be sure you get your FREE download of 4 Crucial Questions for Your Protagonist to learn how to create an active protagonist to drive your story! 
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ScriptMag Archives: BREAKING IN: Winning Screenwriting Contests Using Psych 101
ScriptMag looks back at older articles that still pack value for today's screenwriter. This week, let's revisit Staton Rabin's thoughts on using Psych 101 to increase your odds of screenwriting contest success.
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I dare you to recreate me!

Free Writing Downloads From Writer's Digest

Hello, readers.

Following is a list of free downloads for writing resources.

FREE WRITING DOWNLOADS

• How Do I Write & Sell Short Fiction?
• Freelance Pricing Guide
• Promoting Your Work and Yourself
• Why Am I Getting Rejected?
• Protecting Your Writing
• Selling Your Work Online
• Fiction Genre Descriptions

Pixar's Emotional Core: Character Development Intensive with Karl Iglesias

Here's something for you. Creating that emotional core. The emotional core can make a script. Following is a course that can help show you how to develop an emotional core in your script.

SCREENWRITERS UNIVERSITY Screenwriters University  :  The Writers Store  :  Screenwriting Software  :  Screenwriting Webinars Pixar's Emotional Core: Character Development Intensive with Karl Iglesias  Course Starts Thursday, June 18! Every great film causes the viewer to want go on an emotional journey with your characters.  Pixar's amazing track record has shown that they have been consistently successful in  tapping into the essential qualities that can make audiences care about their characters  and stories. UCLA screenwriting instructor and author Karl Iglesias will take your writing  to the next level, using an in-depth analysis of Pixar's master storytelling and character-building  techniques. In this week-long intensive, you'll first watch and discuss (via discussion boards) a three-part  video lecture exploring the way Pixar has harnessed the essential ingredients of quality  storytelling and great character development to form the strong emotional core of some of  the most successful movies of the last 20 years. Then, you'll apply those ingredients to  creating a synopsis of your main character for critique to ensure that your main character  has the qualities that would make your audience want to follow his or her journey. REGISTER NOW Course Starts Tomorrow! Course Outline • Session One: Character Connection, The Three Pillars of the Emotional Core, Four ways to connect • Session Two: The Emotional Core Formula, How to Create Emotional Stakes, Finding a Worthy Motivation, Review of Emotional Core in Specific Pixar Films • Session Three: Finding Your Story's Engine, The Seven Basic Spines, Review and Closing Notes • Assignment: Submit a one-page (no more than 350 words) synopsis of your character for review Who should take this course: • Writers who want to maximize the reader's emotional response to their stories • Writers who want to go beyond the basics of the craft • Writers who want to learn how Pixar creates masterful stories • Writers who want to take their writing to the next level • Writers who struggle with their rewrites • Writers who want direct feedback on how to improve their main character You Will Learn: • The one and only storytelling rule that can never be broken • How to find the emotional core of your story, as well as the plot's engine • The four elements that create a strong emotional connection with your characters • The three essential throughlines in a story including the one most writers ignore • How to make sure the stakes in your story are truly emotional • The key to keeping the reader hooked until the end of your story • Whether your main character fits the mold of a character that audiences want to watch, and if not, how to get your character there. REGISTER NOW

Karl Iglesias Karl Iglesias is the best-selling author of THE 101 HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL SCREENWRITERS, and WRITING FOR EMOTIONAL IMPACT. He also writes a regular column on the craft for CREATIVE SCREENWRITING magazine.  A graduate of Cornell University, he has worked as a script analyst and development executive for various production companies. As a script consultant passionate about great storytelling, he specializes in reader emotional response. Register Now About Writers Store    |   Expert Advice    |   Contact Us

Final Draft Resources

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This is my last post for the day. Then its back to work on my clients' material.

The following is a newsletter from FINAL DRAFT. I think you may be interest in reading it. You may also be interested in subscribing to it.

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Final Draft 9.0.7 update now available  To download the latest version, simply visit your Help menu in Final Draft 9 and select “Check for Updates”. The program will prompt you to update if you are running an older version. Update Now Final Draft Writer for iPhone & iPad out now  Creativity is now truly portable. With the Writer App for iPhone & iPad, you can make edits on the move, email scripts to your colleagues, or even start a screenplay from scratch – right from your iPhone and iPad. Currently the app is on sale for $14.99 for a limited time. Get inspired today. Buy Now Final Draft at ATX  Final Draft was proud to sponsor the Pitching Competition at this year’s ATX Festival in Austin. Phil Galasso, our Director of Studio Relations, was on hand to hear some amazing pitches, as well as demo the new Writer App for iPhone & iPad.  Learn More Final Draft salutes Robert Towne at Nantucket Film Festival  We are proud to support the 2015 Screenwriters Tribute at the Nantucket Film Festival on June 27, where legendary screenwriter and Final Draft Hall of Famer Robert Towne (Chinatown, The Last Detail) will be celebrated for his extraordinary contribution to screenwriting.  Learn More How I Broke In: An interview with Brian Duffield  We speak to Brian Duffield, writer of the mega–hit sequel Insurgent, about his early scripts, landing on the Black List, and how success meant finally being able to afford valet parking.  Read Here

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Elevate Your Antagonist with Tips in Our FREE Download

Dear Readers,

Here is another post for you. It concerns the "antagonist". Click below to get a free download on step to creating an antagonist. Mind you this download is from SCRIPT Magazine.

Elevate Your Antagonist with Tips in Our FREE Download
Get your FREE download of 6 Tips for a Stand-Out Antagonist to learn how to create an compelling nemesis for your protagonist! 
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