Been waiting for the perfect excuse to join the First Pages group? Or, joined but haven't found the right time to dive in? Now's the time! We're having a book give-away for members leaving feedback for other members. Check out all the exciting details here:

http://yalitchat.ning.com/group/firspagescritgroup/forum/topics/give-a-little-get-a-little



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Hello everyone. In the spirit of continuing to exercise my creative muscles, I've written a vampire short story and am posting it in brief, readable snippets on my blog. The segment is called Tuesday Tales. The second installment is up. Please come by and check it out. …

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The group is doing great things to help authors get those critical first five pages whipped into shape! We have over 30 authors on our alumni wall and many more getting feedback right now. Please join us and lend your support to your fellow authors. It's a great way to meet people and maybe even find a new crit partner.

Just found this informative little blurb on whether you should work with an agent for your first novel.









Do I need an agent for the submission of a first novel?



Most of the large publishing houses do not accept unagented

submissions. So, if you want to submit to them, you’ll need one. And

having an agent can be quite beneficial. In addition to the insider

knowledge that puts your book in the hands of editors who are well

suited for your… Continue