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Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Literary Agents Currently Seeking Young Adult Writers
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Hello readers!
Happy September!
I've been so busy. I've fallen behind on my posts.
Today I have an interesting article for you to read. It is from ScriptMag. The article is about forming an antagonist everyone will love and hate at the same time. Click below to read more.
This week's screenwriting tip is from Kay Loveridge on crawling into the mind of the antagonist.
Don't miss Kathy Berardi's webinar on Thursday,September 8th on The Craft of Writing Great Villains. You do not have to attend the live event to get a recording of the presentation.
Upcoming Screenwriting Webinars: At the live webinar, you may interact with the presenter and also get access to the recorded, on-demand edition for your video library. You do not have to attend the live event to get a recording of the presentation.
by Kayley Loveridge
I love a good 'bad guy.'
I also love a good 'bad woman.'
If a film or screenplay makes me loath but love, then empathise but hate the antagonist - all in one sitting - then a massive bravo to that screenwriter from yours truly (insert standing ovation here).
The antagonist is arguably the most complex and fascinating (and definitely my personal favourite) character in fiction, and as a story analyst, it always makes me fist pump the sky in my mind when I come across that rare gem in a script. What you'll be pleased to know, is that not every screenwriter with agents or huge credits in Hollywood are completely exempt from writing the odd 'flat' antagonist, so how can you plump him/her up and deliver a full-bodied and exciting character?
The key is in his psychology. Who is the antagonist and why does he do the things he does? As the writer, you are responsible for giving soul and consciousness to your characters, and when you allow for your characters to become three dimensional, sentient beings, they become decision makers for themselves and this is what ultimately drives the plot forward.
"If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man's life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility." (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)
For every action the antagonist takes in opposition to their protagonist, there must be a motivation, a reason behind their choices. These could stem from...
Read more on the mind of the antagonist...
Happy September!
I've been so busy. I've fallen behind on my posts.
Today I have an interesting article for you to read. It is from ScriptMag. The article is about forming an antagonist everyone will love and hate at the same time. Click below to read more.
| Understanding Antagonists | |
 | Jeanne Veillette Bowerman Online Editor ScriptMag.com |
This week's screenwriting tip is from Kay Loveridge on crawling into the mind of the antagonist.
Don't miss Kathy Berardi's webinar on Thursday,September 8th on The Craft of Writing Great Villains. You do not have to attend the live event to get a recording of the presentation.
Upcoming Screenwriting Webinars: At the live webinar, you may interact with the presenter and also get access to the recorded, on-demand edition for your video library. You do not have to attend the live event to get a recording of the presentation.
- The Craft of Writing Great Villains by Kathy Berardi, 9/8
- Write Innovative Character and Plot: Analyzing Oscar-winning Screenwriter Diablo Cody by Susan Kouguell, 9/12
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by Kayley Loveridge
I love a good 'bad guy.'
I also love a good 'bad woman.'
If a film or screenplay makes me loath but love, then empathise but hate the antagonist - all in one sitting - then a massive bravo to that screenwriter from yours truly (insert standing ovation here).
The antagonist is arguably the most complex and fascinating (and definitely my personal favourite) character in fiction, and as a story analyst, it always makes me fist pump the sky in my mind when I come across that rare gem in a script. What you'll be pleased to know, is that not every screenwriter with agents or huge credits in Hollywood are completely exempt from writing the odd 'flat' antagonist, so how can you plump him/her up and deliver a full-bodied and exciting character?
The key is in his psychology. Who is the antagonist and why does he do the things he does? As the writer, you are responsible for giving soul and consciousness to your characters, and when you allow for your characters to become three dimensional, sentient beings, they become decision makers for themselves and this is what ultimately drives the plot forward.
"If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man's life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility." (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)
For every action the antagonist takes in opposition to their protagonist, there must be a motivation, a reason behind their choices. These could stem from...
Read more on the mind of the antagonist...
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
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Resumes : $25.00 ( flat fee) Using the information you provide, I will compose a professional resume and cover letter that will distinguish your skills from the rest. I can compose a resume for any profession.
Cover Letters / Business Letters : $20.00 (flat fee) Cover letters are meant to accompany resumes to personalize the applicant. In the cover letter the applicant expresses way he / she is interested in the particular business he / she is applying to work at. So cover letters are might to be individualized for each employer. However, I can write a form letter which would give the general info you would want all employers to know, and in the form letter leave blanks for what you want to say to a particular employer.
I've been getting special requests and doing resumes and cover letters. So I decided to go ahead and offer this as a regular part of my service. This great service comes with an affordable price.
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New Writing Services!
Good News ! I am now offering writing service for
Resumes : $25.00 ( flat fee) Using the information you provide, I will compose a professional resume and cover letter that will distinguish your skills from the rest. I can compose a resume for any profession.
Cover Letters / Business Letters : $20.00 (flat fee) Cover letters are meant to accompany resumes to personalize the applicant. In the cover letter the applicant expresses way he / she is interested in the particular business he / she is applying to work at. So cover letters are might to be individualized for each employer. However, I can write a form letter which would give the general info you would want all employers to know, and in the form letter leave blanks for what you want to say to a particular employer.
I've been getting special requests and doing resumes and cover letters. So I decided to go ahead and offer this as a regular part of my service. This great service comes with an affordable price.
If you are interested in my services feel free to contact me at
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If you need help with your book or script/screenplay, feel free to try my services.
Edits / Proofread for Short Stories: $30.00
Treatments : $ 52.00 (2 - 3 pages; for scripts)
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Query Letters : $28.00 (scripts/books):
Synopsis : $38.00 (script/books):
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Phone: (360) 696-4298 /or Cell Phone: (360) 566-5641
ahicks4298@q.com
Phone: (360) 696-4298 /or Cell Phone: (360) 566-5641
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Monday, July 18, 2016
Good Morning!
Hello, readers!
I don't have anything special to say today. All is well. The weather is fare. Everything is quit so far.
I purchased some books to read, all mystery. They're on the best seller list. I want a idea of want readers are craving. I have a lot of reading to do.
I don't have anything special to say today. All is well. The weather is fare. Everything is quit so far.
I purchased some books to read, all mystery. They're on the best seller list. I want a idea of want readers are craving. I have a lot of reading to do.
Saturday, July 16, 2016
New Agents Seeking Writers
Here is a list of New Literary Agent you can query:
| New Literary Agent Alert: Sarah Manning of United Talent Agency New literary agents (with this spotlight featuring Sarah Manning of United Talent Agency) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. Sarah's Currently Seeking: She is looking to actively build her list and represents both fiction and non-fiction. Sarah's taste is varied and she enjoys crime, thrillers, historical fiction, commercial women's fiction, accessible literary fiction, fantasy and YA. She likes big ideas that look at events or characters from new perspectives. Here's how to pitch Sarah ... |
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Books Wanted by Publishers and Agents
Hello, readers.
Happy Summer!
I've been so busy. I've been working on scripts for clients and working on my own material.
People have been asking me what can they write to get agents' attention. Well, I'll tell you what agents have told me. In querying my own book, I have been told that the writing quality is good but the story, or subject matter, although it is unique, is not what publishers are looking for. Publishers want mysteries and thrillers for the adult and young adult market. I have been told to apply my quality writing to form a mystery or thriller.
Several agents told me not to be too unique. I was told to read the bestsellers in mysteries and thrillers, look at the story content and create a similar story slightly different with different situations and a different twist. To every agent I communicate with I say, "isn't that plagiarism?" They say no. One agent explained it this away. "Think of an airplane, you have Airbus and you have Boeing. It's like an apple tree. You have granny smith and you have fuji. It's like the ice cream flavor butter pecan, you have Ben and Jerry's butter pecan and Walmart's Great Value butter pecan. The things are the same but there is a unique difference.
So when applying this concept to writing. a writer can create a story that is well formed and written and completely different from what is on the market. In the market, readers of all ages are craving mysteries and thrillers. This is what's bringing in the money. The best sellers are similar yet there is a unique difference, like granny smith and fuji are both apples, but they taste different. This is the fine line that separates your story idea from plagiarism."
Another agent told me that books that are too unique have low sells. The public craves the fad.
I hope this explanation helps everyone. It certainly helped me. Remember. Don't be too unique. Follow the market fads.
Happy Summer!
I've been so busy. I've been working on scripts for clients and working on my own material.
People have been asking me what can they write to get agents' attention. Well, I'll tell you what agents have told me. In querying my own book, I have been told that the writing quality is good but the story, or subject matter, although it is unique, is not what publishers are looking for. Publishers want mysteries and thrillers for the adult and young adult market. I have been told to apply my quality writing to form a mystery or thriller.
Several agents told me not to be too unique. I was told to read the bestsellers in mysteries and thrillers, look at the story content and create a similar story slightly different with different situations and a different twist. To every agent I communicate with I say, "isn't that plagiarism?" They say no. One agent explained it this away. "Think of an airplane, you have Airbus and you have Boeing. It's like an apple tree. You have granny smith and you have fuji. It's like the ice cream flavor butter pecan, you have Ben and Jerry's butter pecan and Walmart's Great Value butter pecan. The things are the same but there is a unique difference.
So when applying this concept to writing. a writer can create a story that is well formed and written and completely different from what is on the market. In the market, readers of all ages are craving mysteries and thrillers. This is what's bringing in the money. The best sellers are similar yet there is a unique difference, like granny smith and fuji are both apples, but they taste different. This is the fine line that separates your story idea from plagiarism."
Another agent told me that books that are too unique have low sells. The public craves the fad.
I hope this explanation helps everyone. It certainly helped me. Remember. Don't be too unique. Follow the market fads.
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