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Started this discussion. Last reply by Christine Kuehn Kelly Mar 24, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I was talking with Georgia a bit before YALITCHAT tonight, and she said you all were a friendly bunch and it was okay to ask here in the forums for a bit of help. I had a query letter I was pretty…Continue
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Cassie Deaton left a comment for Brandi Kosiner"You should try them. Honestly I get excited when any author decides to come to NC lol I feel like we get overlooked. Flyleaf books in Chapel Hill has many authors stop by!"
Cassie Deaton left a comment for Brandi Kosiner"I live in Burlington right outside of greensboro! My sister lives in Lexington now....Great to meet someone nearby :) Just followed your awesome blog! Did you hear that Harris (author of the true blood books) is coming in may? "
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Shelli Cornelison replied to Brandi Kosiner's discussion When I Wake in the group Query Kick-Around"Brandi, I think you've gotten some good feedback on the content of the query but your reply above brings to light something I think may be a problem. You say that over half the story takes place before the accident that causes her coma. A key…"
Brandi Kosiner replied to Brandi Kosiner's discussion When I Wake in the group Query Kick-Around"Thanks for the help so far. A good chunk-more than half of my story takes place before the coma, which is why I tried to focus on the relationship.
Thanks for the comments about the last paragraph--I'll work on it. :)"
Stephanie Wardrop replied to Brandi Kosiner's discussion When I Wake overhaul based on agent feedback. Please help :) in the group Query Kick-Around"If you go with number two, it's "SHE and Ben Matthews"
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Stephanie Wardrop replied to Brandi Kosiner's discussion When I Wake overhaul based on agent feedback. Please help :) in the group Query Kick-Around"These are some great suggestions. There are still some grammar issues, but I'll check in on the next rewrite for those. Probably typos
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Stephanie Wardrop replied to Brandi Kosiner's discussion When I Wake overhaul based on agent feedback. Please help :) in the group Query Kick-Around"I think the single POV is a good idea, for clarity's sake, but what's missing here is a hook. You focus more on plot details than the theme or big idea that's going to make the agent want to read this book. This is…"
Brandi Kosiner replied to Brandi Kosiner's discussion When I Wake overhaul based on agent feedback. Please help :) in the group Query Kick-Around"From this exact query from Writeoncon:
Jessie and Ben admire one another from afar until the love of horseback riding brings them together. Fearful to ride after a previous accident, Jessie looks to Ben for guidance, trusting in his strength…"
Brandi Kosiner replied to Brandi Kosiner's discussion When I Wake overhaul based on agent feedback. Please help :) in the group Query Kick-Around"Oh, and Stephanie--they aren't required, I was just working with what I know an agent likes--what was my 2nd, now my first paragraph, which doesn't work solely from Jessie's POV.
I've done versions from Jessie's,…"
Brandi Kosiner replied to Brandi Kosiner's discussion When I Wake overhaul based on agent feedback. Please help :) in the group Query Kick-Around"With the 2nd paragraph would it even work just from her perspective? She won't know if he stayed?"
Brandi Kosiner replied to Brandi Kosiner's discussion When I Wake overhaul based on agent feedback. Please help :) in the group Query Kick-Around"Thanks for the feedback everyone.
The story starts at the lessons, and getting a glimpse of what Ben's dreams are. The accident and coma don't happen until halfway in. Is it okay to lead with the 2nd paragraph? I know that the agent…"
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- At 12:26am on October 20, 2012,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Brandi
From Laura and YALitChat!
- At 9:07pm on February 19, 2012, Cassie Deaton said…
You should try them. Honestly I get excited when any author decides to come to NC lol I feel like we get overlooked. Flyleaf books in Chapel Hill has many authors stop by!
- At 8:52pm on February 19, 2012, Cassie Deaton said…
I live in Burlington right outside of greensboro! My sister lives in Lexington now....Great to meet someone nearby :) Just followed your awesome blog! Did you hear that Harris (author of the true blood books) is coming in may?
- At 12:45am on October 20, 2011,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Brandi
From Laura and YALitChat!!
- At 5:02pm on October 19, 2011,
StaffGeorgia McBride said… - Happy birthday to you!
- At 8:30pm on April 19, 2011, Elizabeth Isaacs gave Brandi Kosiner a gift…
Hey Brandi! Thanks so much for finding me here! I'm going to try and make this a priority right after I finish revising Keepers! :=D
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