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Monica Ropal replied to Monica Ropal's discussion The Body of Cooper McCay by Monica Ropal in the group Synopsis Repair Shop"More fantastic advice, LM and Amanda! I am really loving YALITCHAT right now. THANK YOU!"
Amanda Schoen replied to Monica Ropal's discussion The Body of Cooper McCay by Monica Ropal in the group Synopsis Repair Shop"Hey Monica!
I think Carolyn and LM have both left you some great advice, and I don't have a lot to add to it, but I'll try :). Also, keep in mind that I've never tried to write a synopsis, so I may be way off here.
Loved the first…"
StaffLM Preston replied to Monica Ropal's discussion The Body of Cooper McCay by Monica Ropal in the group Synopsis Repair Shop
"Here I go with my feedback. Hope it helps:
Paragraph1: Love this. It pretty much tells about the mc's problem and is a hook in one.
Paragraph2: Break it up if you can, and slim down over telling.
As skaters, Cass and her friends (including her…"
Monica Ropal replied to Monica Ropal's discussion The Body of Cooper McCay by Monica Ropal in the group Synopsis Repair Shop"This is great feedback! Thanks, Carolyn. "
Carolyn Chambers Clark replied to Monica Ropal's discussion The Body of Cooper McCay by Monica Ropal in the group Synopsis Repair Shop"Hi Monica,
I'll put my comments in caps, but don't think I'm shouting. Just trying to help my words stand out.
Hope this helps.
SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD (OR HOWEVEDR OLD SHE IS TO ID THIS AS A YA NOVEL) CASS Ziegler’s world is (THIS…"
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Synopsis in serious need of repair? Wondering what goes here or there? Short synopsis repair is here. 1-2 pages, we don't care. Any longer though, you must look elsewhere. Group Coordinator is LM Prestion.See More
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Monica Ropal replied to Georgia McBride's discussion Pitch-Slam Weekend January 13-15, 2012 with Rachel Dugas, Leah Hultenschmidt and Carlie Webber"Monica Ropal
The Body of Cooper McCay
For Cass, a skater girl in a world of richies, getting by just under the social radar at St. Bernadette's is how she likes it. But when her secret boyfriend, Cooper, is killed and one of her best friends is…"
Monica Ropal is attending Jessica Capelle's eventSCBWI Annual Winter Conference- New York at Grand Hyatt- New York City
January 27, 2012 to January 29, 2012
Please join us for the lucky 13th Annual SCBWI International Winter Conference at the Grand Hyatt in New York City January 27th through 29thThis year we will be offering three optional pre-conference intensives for writers & illustrators on Friday, January 27th. Join us for a Marketing Intensive for Professional Authors, a Marketing Intensive for Illustrators or a Roundtable Intensive Critique…See More
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Monica Ropal is attending Georgia McBride's event
YA Novel Writing Class at Online
January 12, 2010 at 8pm to April 13, 2010 at 9pm
From MediaBistro:In this class, you will learn:•How to write a teen novel proposal that doesn't end up in the slush pile•Tips for generating commercial hooks that will make your novel stand out from the rest•What makes a novel truly teen (it's a lot more than just the ages of the characters)•Whether or not you need an agent, and, if so, how to get one•How to write for teens without being condescending (they can smell patronizing a mile away!)By the end of class, you will have:A complete first…See More
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- At 1:42am on July 28, 2012,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Monica
From Laura and YALitChat!
- At 2:57am on July 28, 2011,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Monica
From Laura and YALitChat!!
- At 11:05pm on July 28, 2010,
StaffGeorgia McBride said… - happy birthday!
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- At 6:44pm on January 9, 2010,
StaffGeorgia McBride said… - Welcome to #YAlitchat. Glad to have you here. Please visit the Welcome New Members section in the forum for help with getting around the site.
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