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Laura Sibson replied to Buffy Andrews's discussion New QueryTracker blog contest announced in the group Writing Contests + Submission Opps"Thanks Buffy - for all of your work on this site. The contest sounds awesome - I just need to remember to submit! (I'm assuming it's first come, first serve?)"
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StaffGeorgia McBride replied to Laura Sibson's discussion DAUGHTERS OF BRIGIT in the group Query Kick-Around
"Don't state the obvious. Agent assumes you are writing with goal of securing eventual representation. Save wordcount for the story pitch.
Classification of "fantasy" may be too broad. Can you narrow it down? Is it a modern day…"
Jessica Milar commented on Laura Sibson's blog post First Page Session - NJ SCBWI"Hi Laura,
Thanks for the great first person info on this!
So if you don't mind I'd like to use some of your info (attributed to you of course) for this site's AGENT INSIDER.
I'd have to say the best pieces of advice that I use…"
StaffSheri Larsen replied to Laura Sibson's discussion DAUGHTERS OF BRIGIT in the group Query Kick-Around
"Hi Laura,
I was going to try some editing myself, but Buffy has done a really nice job. It sounds like a great story. Best of luck!
Sheri"
Buffy Andrews replied to Laura Sibson's discussion DAUGHTERS OF BRIGIT in the group Query Kick-Around"Love sister stories. Could use some tightening, I think. Perhaps something like this. And good luck with this. See lots and lots of potential here.
When Grace and Lili’s grandmother dies, they learn they have supernatural abilities. However,…"
Laura Sibson's blog post was featuredFirst Page Session - NJ SCBWI
Last week, I attended a first page session organized by Kathy Temean and Laurie Wallmark for the New Jersey Chapter of SCBWI. (Those ladies are tireless, putting on events every month, from what I can tell.)The two critiquers were Chris Richman, agent at Upstart Crow Literary, and Rebecca Frazer, editor at Sourcebooks/Jabberwocky. While Chris is interested in middle-grade and young adult, especially books featuring male main characters, Rebecca acquires picture books through middle grade but no…See More
Laura Sibson posted a blog postFirst Page Session - NJ SCBWI
Last week, I attended a first page session organized by Kathy Temean and Laurie Wallmark for the New Jersey Chapter of SCBWI. (Those ladies are tireless, putting on events every month, from what I can tell.)The two critiquers were Chris Richman, agent at Upstart Crow Literary, and Rebecca Frazer, editor at Sourcebooks/Jabberwocky. While Chris is interested in middle-grade and young adult, especially books featuring male main characters, Rebecca acquires picture books through middle grade but no…See More
Debra L. Schubert commented on Laura Sibson's blog post SCBWI NY - Better Late Than Never, Right?"Great conference overview! Made me wish I was there."
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Query need work? Hankering for a second (or third, or fourth, et al) opinion on it? Well, you've come to the right place! Once a week, we'll post a query, offer opinions and discuss ways to improve it. Queries accepted from Premium members ONLY.See More
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Laura Sibson commented on Georgia McBride's event Sourcebooks Fire #YAlitchat Writing Contest"Have I joined by RSVPing? Or is there another step? I'm new to YALitChat. Do I need an invitation? Thanks for your help!"
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First Page Session - NJ SCBWI
Posted on March 6, 2010 at 4:30pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Last week, I attended a first page session organized by Kathy Temean and Laurie Wallmark for the New Jersey Chapter of SCBWI. (Those ladies are tireless, putting on events every month, from what I can tell.)
The two critiquers were Chris Richman, agent at Upstart Crow Literary, and Rebecca Frazer, editor at Sourcebooks/Jabberwocky. While Chris is interested in middle-grade and young adult, especially books featuring male main characters, Rebecca acquires picture books through middle… Continue
The two critiquers were Chris Richman, agent at Upstart Crow Literary, and Rebecca Frazer, editor at Sourcebooks/Jabberwocky. While Chris is interested in middle-grade and young adult, especially books featuring male main characters, Rebecca acquires picture books through middle… Continue
SCBWI NY - Better Late Than Never, Right?
Posted on February 8, 2010 at 8:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
All week, I've been meaning to write about my experience at the annual SCBWI conference in New York. Though days leading up to the conference, I was unsure I wanted to trek to New York for the weekend, I was well-rewarded for waking way too early for a Saturday.
The conference opened… Continue
The conference opened… Continue
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 1:57am on January 18, 2013,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Laura
From Laura and YALitChat!!
- At 1:09am on January 18, 2012,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Laura
From Laura and YALitChat!
- At 10:21am on March 8, 2010,
StaffSheri Larsen said… - Hi Laura, I just returned to the query page and your query was gone. I'm assuming you retracted it and will repost later. Just wanted to tell you the premise seems real interesting. I will revisit it later. :)
- At 11:26am on March 4, 2010,
Morgan Baden said… - Hi!
Also, why didn't I know about your blog?
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