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Dana Elmendorf 6 Hard Truths Every Writer Should Accept From a person who never dreamed of writing a book to published author, I've learned some things along the way. There are a few hard truths I feel every writer should accept. The sooner you accept them, the sooner you'll stop obsessing about them and the sooner you can do the work to get yourself published. Yes, there are exceptions along the way; examples of authors who have defied the odds and made publishing look easy. This isn't for them. It's for you. Here's a little tough love. Knowing these will help you be a better writer ...

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Lee Eisenberg What Every Writer Needs to Know about Keeping a Personal Diary I'd never thought much about diaries until I was well into researching my latest book: The Point Is: Making Sense of Birth, Death, and Everything in Between. The book's about how each of us, beginning a young age, begins collecting memories. And how, as if by magic, we build a story out of them-the story of our life, the narrative we carry in our heads. Just like a written story, it's got a beginning, a middle, and eventually an end. Some chapters are happy, others we'd delete if we could. There are any number of turning points along the way. Here's what you can learn from keeping a journal ...  Lori Galvin New Literary Agent Alert: Lori Galvin of Zachary Shuster Harmsworth  New literary agents (with this spotlight featuring Lori Galvin of Zachary Shuster Harmsworth) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. Lori is seeking writers who write ...  Jane K. Cleland How to Use Surprise to Build Suspense In 1962, Alfred Hitchcock and Francois Truffaut discussed their work during a marathon lasting fifty hours over five days. The two great directors and their French/English interpreter barely paused for meals. It was during this conversation that Hitchcock gave his famous surprise versus suspense example-the bomb planted in the café. He used this example to demonstrate that contrary to popular belief, suspense is far more engaging than surprise. The difference between surprise and suspense is ...  Self-Publishing Competition WD's 24st Annual Self-Published Book Awards - Deadline May 2 Whether you're a professional writer, a part-time freelancer or a self-starting student, here's your chance to enter the premier self-published competition exclusively for self-published books. Writer's Digest hosts the 24th annual self-published competition-the Annual Self-Published Book Awards. This self-published competition, co-sponsored by Book Marketing Works, LLC spotlights today's self-published works and honors self-published authors. Early bird pricing ends Friday, April 1. Enter now for a chance to win ...  Kurt Dinan How to Write for Teens Without Sounding Like an Adult Writing for Teens  Ask any agent and they'll tell you the trick to nailing young adult writing is in the voice. And even though I spend my workdays with teens, I heard it countless times when I was looking for representation for my failed first YA novel. So when I finally buried that novel for good and moved on to what became DON'T GET CAUGHT, I was determined to make sure the voice was right. It took more than eight drafts and constant revisions, but ultimately I signed with an agent who sold the book in a little over a month. The trick, I've found, is first to get yourself back to thinking like a teenager again, and once there, writing your novel as a teenager would.  Here are 10 practical tips on how to do just that ...  Your Weekly Writing Prompt Dear Me: Opening up your lunch box, you expect to find your normal mixture of baby carrots, a slightly-mushed sandwich and a clementine. But today's different. Instead of the food you swore you had packed that morning, there's a mysterious note signed by-yourself? What does it say, and why can't you remember writing it? Perhaps most important, what will you eat for lunch? Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

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Quick Look at Writing & Selling a TV Pilot Jeanne Veillette Bowerman Online Editor ScriptMag.com For this week's screenwriting tip we revisit advice screenwriter Stephany Folsom shared about writing TV pilots. If you're trying to break into television writing, don't miss Tom Benedek's webinar on Wednesday, March 30th on The Television Plunge: Create a Great Half Hour Cable/Streaming Comedy Pilot. You do not have to attend the live event to get a recording of the presentation. ____________________  by Stephany Folsom From the beginning of summer to the start of fall is when the networks decide whether or not they are going to buy the pilot you wrote. It's the start of television development season, so it seems like the perfect time to talk about writing and (hopefully) selling a TV pilot. Many writers these days are frustrated with the limited opportunities in the feature business so they are transitioning into television. Don't get me wrong, television writing is fun and amazing, but don't jump in without a full grasp of what's involved in getting something on the air. There's no such thing as an easy paycheck. Hopefully, I can arm you with a little TV writing knowledge so you can manage your expectations, know what you're up against and boldly go forward to write and sell your first pilot. Read Stephany's tips on writing a TV pilot...

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Pixar's Emotional Core: Character Development Intensive

Wanna take a lesson in screen writing from Pixar?

Pixar's Emotional Core: Character Development Intensive 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. Take your storytelling and character-building to the next level! This course is open to anyone interested in Pixar's Emotional Core: Character Development  Intensive. Karl Iglesias will be available to answer all of your questions. No question goes  unanswered! See syllabus here » What you'll 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

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Karl Iglesias Karl Iglesias teaches at the UCLA Extension Writers' Program,  where he's been awarded Outstanding Instructor for 2010. He  is the best-selling author of THE 101 HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL SCREENWRITERS, and WRITING FOR  EMOTIONAL IMPACT. He also contributed chapters to NOW WRITE SCREENWRITING and UCLA's CUT TO THE CHASE. 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. He can be reached through his website atwww.karliglesias.com. Register Now

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New Literary Agents 3/23/2016

Hello, everyone!

Here are some new agents to contact.

2 New Agents Seeking Submissions NOW

Click on any name below to see the full mini-profile on the GLA Blog (with submission instructions). Good luck querying! 1. Ryann Wahl of Holloway Literary She is seeking: Ryann is interested in representing literary fiction, upmarket fiction, and young adult novels. 2. Mike Hoogland of Dystel & Goderich Literary He is seeking: sci-fi, fantasy, thrillers, upmarket women's fiction, and some children's books (picture books, MG, and YA), as well as a wide variety of narrative nonfiction, including science, history, and politics. He is particularly interested in seeing thought-provoking, realistic speculative fiction.

New Literary Agents !

Following are 4 new literary agents seeking authors. I got their names in my email. 2 New Agents Seeking Submissions NOW

Click on any name below to see the full mini-profile on the GLA Blog (with submission instructions). Good luck querying! 1. Kemi Faderin of Dystel & Goderich Literary She is seeking: She is interested in anything different and original, but especially in smart, plot-driven YA, historical fiction / nonfiction, contemporary women's fiction, and literary fiction. 2. Stephanie Fretwell-Hill of Red Fox Literary She is seeking: Stephanie represents both authors and illustrators of board books, picture books, middle grade, and young adult. She will consider stories in any genre, but looks for a strong voice, rich and multi-layered plots, and stylish, classic, or quirky illustrations. Most of all, she loves anything that really makes her laugh. 2 New Agents Seeking Submissions NOW Click on any name below to see the full mini-profile on the GLA Blog (with submission instructions). Good luck querying! 1. Danielle Barthel of New Leaf Literary & Media Danielle is seeking: Upper middle grade, YA, adult, and nonfiction manuscripts. She'd love to find an amazing MG epistolary, engrossing YA realistic contemporary stories like THIS IS WHAT HAPPY LOOKS LIKE and ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS, well-crafted fantasies, and retellings that truly twist a story from its original version. Adult family dramas akin to THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU and upmarket women's fiction are also high on her wish list. A strong romantic subplot, especially with expertly crafted tension, is never a bad thing, and she's particularly fond of historical romance (especially set in England). For nonfiction, she's excited about unique and poignant lifestyle and cookbooks. 2. Tanusri Prasanna of Hannigan Salky Geltzer She is seeking: She is interested in all sorts of kidlit, ranging from picture books and middle-grade to YA (including YA/Adult crossovers). Tanusri is drawn to storytellers who deftly inveigle readers into their intricately-crafted plots with great voice and a touch of humor, and to writers with a vivid sense of the absurd. And while her primary interest is kidlit, she is also open to selective domestic suspense (Tana French and Sophie Hannah are two of her favorite authors in the genre) and voice-driven narrative nonfiction on social justice issues.