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Join to have the first 5 pages of your mss reviewed by members of #YAlitchat. You must be a member here to participate. Group Coordinator: Jessie Harrell
Members: 510
Latest Activity: May 11
First Pages Info
If you want to upload your first five, follow these steps:
1. Start a discussion in the Discussion Forum (below)
2. Name your discussion with the title and author
3. Fill in the required fields and select your file to upload (it's helpful to list the genre and a 1-2 sentence "log line" about the work so we have a little context).
4. PLEASE UPLOAD ONLY .pdf FILES (this is for your own protection and that of the people who will review and critique your work)
5. Your work should be DOUBLE SPACED, as if you were submitting to an agent
GM: This is the PDF file creator that I use. You simply print your Word doc to the PDF program and save as a PDF. There are plenty of others, including Cute PDF which I have also used for years. I've also gotten a recommendation for this one from one of our members: http://www.doc2pdf.net/
Reviewers should leave their critiques in the appropriate discussion. Remember that #YAlitchat RULES ON PLAGIARISM apply to this group. Click here to view the rules. http://yalitchat.ning.com/page/rules-1
IMPORTANT: Your work can only remain active for THREE (3) WEEKS. At the end of three weeks, you need to delete your posting. I will close the discussion at that time so you will not be able to receive any more feedback. If you do not delete your discussion after two months have passed, I will delete it for you. There is NO WAY TO RETRIEVE comments once they are deleted. It's your responsibility to get what you need in a timely manner.
If you need anything, please contact Group Coordinator, Jessie Harrell. You can e-mail firstpages@yalitchat.org with questions, comments or concerns.
Discussion Forum
The Walking Sticks by Sharron Riddle
Started by Sharron Riddle Houdek. Last reply by Sharron Riddle Houdek May 11. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Everyone! I have completed this YA horror and would greatly appreciate any feedback on the first pages. This is my query:Kerry Kingston collects strange things, so she’s thrilled with the gift of…Continue
TO SAVE MY LIFE - Lindsey Frydman
Started by lindsey frydman May 4. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Here's my logline and first five pages for my sci-fi romance, TO SAVE MY LIFE.The Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Lab created Aiden, but when he escapes to avoid destruction, his life depends on…Continue
"The Other Side of Happy"
Started by Caryn DeVincenti. Last reply by Abigail Johnson May 2. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Seventeen-year-old Carleigh Anderson is saddled with poverty, a drug-addicted mother, and her mother's abusive boyfriend. Add her missing father to the equation and you'll understand why she's become…Continue
Starry Starry Night by Abigail Johnson
Started by Abigail Johnson. Last reply by Abigail Johnson May 2. 2 Replies 0 Likes
This is a contemporary YA with a strong coming of age/romance theme. It's about a sixteen year old girl experiencing heartbreak and love for the first time during the summer after her mother takes…Continue
HEIRLOOM
Started by Sandra S. Rice. Last reply by Sandra S. Rice Apr 19. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone. I’ve picked up this WIP and reworked it. I hope I’ve made it unique enough and that it has a better theme this time. Although HEIRLOOM is urban fantasy, the contemporary setting…Continue
MIND RIFT YA Thriller
Started by Elizabeth Arroyo. Last reply by Elizabeth Arroyo Apr 16. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Everyone,Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,Continue
IMPERIUM YA sci-fi
Started by Dina von Lowenkraft. Last reply by Elizabeth Arroyo Apr 15. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Here are the first five pages of my YA sci-fi entitled IMPERIUM.One line pitch (Not sure this pitch really gets the idea of the story across very well):Seventeen-year-old Xor wakes up 100 years too…Continue
Tags: Imperium
TIGER DAUGHTER by Ashley Walker
Started by Ashley Walker. Last reply by Ashley Walker Mar 24. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I'd appreciate comments on the opening to TIGER DAUGHTER, a YA contemporary adventure told from the POV of a family of circus cats and their rescuer, Mei. (The cat POV makes up only about 5% of…Continue
Legendary by L.H. Nicole
Started by Lisa Hood. Last reply by Sandra S. Rice Mar 22. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Legendary is the first book in a new YA fantasy saga breathing new life and twists into the classic Arthurian legends, creating a realm of fantasy and adventure in modern time picking up where the…Continue
Shattering Vengeance - YA Dark fantasy.
Started by Soumi Roy. Last reply by Soumi Roy Mar 12. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Everyone,I'm currently working on a YA dark Fantasy inspired by Phantom of the Opera with mystery at its core.I have previously uploaded the prologue but after a bit rework I've uploaded it again…Continue
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Comment by Kelly Mooney on January 20, 2012 at 2:13pm -
Don't forget tonight is Acquisitions Alley with editor, Annette Pollert and Author, KM Walton at 9pm EST. Hope to see everyone there.
Kelly
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Staff Comment by Jessie Harrell on January 15, 2012 at 10:06pm -
More good news to share, group!!
Helene Dunbar - another First Pager - has also secured agent representation. Her novel, GHOST LIGHT, landed her the agent, but another of her novels, IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, will also be represented. Both works came through the First Pages group. You guys are rocking it.
And super-huge congrats to Helene!!
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Comment by Steph Winkelhake on January 13, 2012 at 9:13pm -
Thanks everyone! :)
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Comment by Kym Balthazar Fetsko on January 13, 2012 at 10:06am -
Awesome news Stephanie!!! Congrats!!! :):):)
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Comment by Holly VanDyne on January 13, 2012 at 9:37am -
CONGRATS Stephanie!!!! That's such AWESOME news! :)
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Comment by Steph Winkelhake on January 13, 2012 at 9:30am
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Thanks, Jessie!!! I can't say enough great things about this community :)
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Staff Comment by Jessie Harrell on January 13, 2012 at 9:26am -
Good news!
Member Stephanie Winklehanke has GREAT news to share. She is now agented and credits YALITCHAT (especially FIRST PAGES) with helping her achieve her goal. Thanks to everyone for helping Stephanie get 1 step closer to publication!!
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Staff Comment by Jessie Harrell on January 9, 2012 at 12:57pm -
Happy Monday, First Pagers. We have quite a few discussions timing out this week, so please lend a hand to these folks if you have a little time:
UNDONE
SUMMER SPELL
BE A CUPCAKE. SAVE THE WORLD.
THE ART OF BEING INVISIBLE
BETWEEN US AND SPIRITLAND
Thanks. And remember -- you are always welcome to share your good writing news with us here!
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Staff Comment by Jessie Harrell on January 5, 2012 at 9:47pm -
Hey, First Pagers! Are you on Facebook? YALITCHAT is, too! Come and like us: http://www.facebook.com/pages/yalitchatorg/203253493100385
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Comment by Cecilia Muoki on January 3, 2012 at 1:54pm -
Congrats to all the winners!
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