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Gareth Craig Mottram
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- Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
- United Kingdom
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Gareth Craig Mottram replied to Gareth Craig Mottram's discussion Jason Willow - Y/A Paranormal Action in the group Query Kick-Around"Hi Kim
Wow - you've put loads of time and thought into this and obviously applied a lot of what you've learned from the likes of queryshark etc - thank you very much.
I agree with a lot of what you've written although showing…"
Gareth Craig Mottram posted a status"From The Kindle Book Review - "My favorite part of the book was the rip roaring, rollicking ending. Action? Man, yes!" http://ning.it/Zmebm4"
Kim Trotter replied to Gareth Craig Mottram's discussion Jason Willow - Y/A Paranormal Action in the group Query Kick-Around"Hi Gareth,
You're query letter is 487 words. Query letters should be 250 words -- 300 at max and maybe a little longer than that if you have really strong credentials that the literary agent should know about. Or you…"
Gareth Craig Mottram replied to Gareth Craig Mottram's discussion Jason Willow - Y/A Paranormal Action in the group Query Kick-Around"Wow - lots to think about and weigh up - thanks very much for the time you've spent on this Dina.
Cheers for now
Gareth"
Dina von Lowenkraft replied to Gareth Craig Mottram's discussion Jason Willow - Y/A Paranormal Action in the group Query Kick-Around"Hi Gareth,
I think your letter is clear, but too long. I also know that it is hard to sell an already self-published book to an agent/publisher, unless of course you are EL James or Amanda Hocking (after a million sales)... but all it takes is one…"
Gareth Craig Mottram commented on Georgia McBride's group eBooks and Self-Publishing"Hi fellow self-publishers/indie press people. I'm self-publishing a couple of paranormal action YAs whilst gradually getting back into submitting to agents. Anyone else in the same boat? My website"
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eBooks and Self-Publishing
Come check in with others who produce their own eBooks and Self-Publish. Share insights, tips, tricks for promotion, marketing, pr, etc.
Gareth Craig Mottram replied to Gareth Craig Mottram's discussion Jason Willow - Y/A Paranormal Action in the group Query Kick-Around"Hi Patricia
Thanks for your comments - I agree with you about putting in more of the plot points. When you know your own story so well you forget other people don't!
Good idea about taking out the sales figures... although I…"
Patricia Blount replied to Gareth Craig Mottram's discussion Jason Willow - Y/A Paranormal Action in the group Query Kick-Around"Hi, Gareth,
JASON WILLOW sounds like a compelling story! I think your query could be equally compelling if you could show us more of the plot instead of describing the action. Who are the Watch? Are they good guys? The demon-summoning Brethren…"
Gareth Craig Mottram replied to Dina von Lowenkraft's discussion QUERY Imperium YA Sci-Fi in the group Query Kick-Around"Hi Dina
I like the sound of this. I've read over the other comments so not much to add but here goes...
Dear Ms (Agent last name),
I am querying you in the hope that you will be interested in my YA manuscript entitled IMPERIUM, a…"
Gareth Craig Mottram commented on AE Rought's group Query Kick-Around"Oops - Sorry - I didn't check in for a couple of days - super quick scheduling. I'll post my query today. Hope I'm not too late."
Gareth Craig Mottram replied to Caryn DeVincenti's discussion QUERY: The Other Side of Happy in the group Query Kick-Around"Hi Caryn
This is not really my genre but a couple of plot things sprung to mind. Is there a reason why social services etc are not another chance for survival (eg mum's boyfriend is a police chief or something)? Also, it…"
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- http://www.jasonwillow.com
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- Paranormal, Urban Fantasy
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Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 2:00pm on April 6, 2013,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… I'm glad you had a good time!
- At 1:02am on March 27, 2013,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Gareth
From Laura and YALitChat!!
- At 12:15am on March 27, 2012,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Gareth
From Laura and YALitChat!
- At 3:21pm on March 27, 2011,
StaffGeorgia McBride said… - Happy birthday, my friend!
- At 1:27am on March 27, 2011,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Gareth
From Laura and YALitChat!!
- At 12:44pm on March 27, 2010,
J.L. Spelbring said… - Hey, LOL!! You got two accts here. Well Happy B-day again.
- At 10:13am on February 1, 2010,
StaffGeorgia McBride said… - Hey Gareth! Sorry I missed you! I was reading submissions for the Sourcebooks Fire Contest and posting about it in the group! Hope all is well. AND, I just realized you are members 2X here. Do you want to delete one of you? Or do you need your alter-ego on here as well? LOL.
- At 6:57pm on November 24, 2009,
StaffGeorgia McBride said… - Hi Gareth! Nice to know you. Thanks for joining us here on #YAlitchat. Went to your website but could not get it to load. Please check in often so we can get to know you and don't hesitate to let me know how I can help make your experience here more enjoyable.
Cheers-
Georgia
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