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SCBWI LA
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nicōle Olea Jul 25, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Is anyone going in two weeks? I'll be there!!! Let's start a discussion for anyone going :)
LA SCBWI Conference?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Georgia McBride Aug 4, 2010. 90 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone! Is anyone going to the SCBWI conference in Los Angeles this summer? I thought we could get a group together to chat about the event! Need a roommate? Not sure which panels to…Continue
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Bonnie Ferrante replied to Nikki Katz's discussion QUERY: Alternate History YA (SEVERED) in the group Query Kick-Around"Yes, I think you need to make it as clear as possible. I don't know about classifying. I find that difficult. Mine are usually a mix of several things."
Bonnie Ferrante replied to Nikki Katz's discussion QUERY: Alternate History YA (SEVERED) in the group Query Kick-Around"I’m seeking representation for SEVERED, a 75,000-word alternate history young adult novel and re-envisioning of the classic Pinocchio story. I think you would be a good fit because blah blah blah.
Seventeen-year-old Penelope glides through…"
Shay McEwen replied to Nikki Katz's discussion QUERY: Alternate History YA (SEVERED) in the group Query Kick-Around"Wow! I didn't get that vibe from the query. That really adds danger and sympathy for her. It brings questions to mind - are those things that he has hidden in her memories. Then - does she really want to remember? …"
Shay McEwen replied to Nikki Katz's discussion QUERY: Alternate History YA (SEVERED) in the group Query Kick-Around"Hi Nikki,
Hi Nikki, I'm new to this so take my comments with a big shot of salt.
Neat spin on an old story.
Seventeen-year-old Penelope glides through life as a ballet dancer and student at the estate of prestige manor…"
Melissa Shaw-Smith replied to Nikki Katz's discussion QUERY: Alternate History YA (SEVERED) in the group Query Kick-Around"Hi Nikki,
The premise for your novel sounds fascinating. However, I am having trouble figuring out the plot from this query. Be careful using descriptions that mean little to a reader/agent when not in context, eg. prestige manor lord,…"
Nicole Zoltack replied to Nikki Katz's discussion QUERY: Alternate History YA (SEVERED) in the group Query Kick-Around"Love the twist on Pinocchio! I agree with Eliza. Clarifying that her old memories are false, that her real memories hold the truth, that her memories are constantly being tampered with so she doesn't know what's true and what's fake…"
Eliza Tilton replied to Nikki Katz's discussion QUERY: Alternate History YA (SEVERED) in the group Query Kick-Around"Adding the word..until her programmed/fake memories fail her and she questions everything she remembers.
that will help clarify that her memories aren't her own. I would definitely add in the tampering part...As she tries to remember the past,…"
Eliza Tilton replied to Nikki Katz's discussion QUERY: Alternate History YA (SEVERED) in the group Query Kick-Around"First, I love the idea. What a great take on the old tale.
I found the memory aspect confusing.
First her memories fail her, then they hold the truth, then she can't remember and it ends wit--she could lose them forever.
Instead of saying her…"
Nikki Katz replied to Sarah Negovetich's discussion Are you taking advantage of your writing time? in the group (Perturbed) YA Parents"My kids are at camp this week, and although I have six hours to myself - I find I can only ultimately spend an hour or two writing. I am so distracted, but then berate myself at the end of the day when I only have 1500 words finished. I'm…"
Nikki Katz replied to Sarah Negovetich's discussion Are you taking advantage of your writing time? in the group (Perturbed) YA Parents"Crystal, I was the same way with my son! Now I don't have that time, and it seems all the harder to get into the zone."
Nikki Katz replied to Georgia McBride's discussion Pitch Slam 2 is Here!"ARCHIPELAGO, YA Sci-Fi/Elemental, Nikki Katz
Instead of kicking butt in her school's volleyball tournament, seventeen-year old Helene Brooke is kidnapped, dropped into a volcano wormhole, and lands in the 22nd century. In this…"
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":-D Nikki I wish you well with your writing this summer :0)"
Nikki Katz commented on Georgia McBride's group Craft Masters"Nicole, I think it depends on the POV of the prologue. I usually do prologues from a different character, in which case I think 3rd person is fine!"
Nikki Katz commented on Georgia McBride's group Craft Masters"Hi everyone! I'm going to put together a thread on "Romance" and was hoping you'd share your favorite tips or resources for adding romance to your YA novel.
Whether it's tips for writing a kissing scene, or how to up…"
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- At 12:11am on May 6, 2013,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Nikki
From Laura and YALitChat!!
- At 9:25am on May 20, 2012,
StaffLM Preston said… :-D Nikki I wish you well with your writing this summer :0)
- At 12:55am on May 6, 2012,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Nikki
From Laura and YALitChat!
- At 9:42pm on January 15, 2012,
Jennifer Collins said… Thank you for the welcome!
- At 2:05pm on January 13, 2012,
Jess Lawson said…
Thanks for the Welcome, Nikki!
- At 11:23am on May 6, 2011,
Amber Skye Forbes said… - Happy birthday! It's tradition of me to say 'you're old!' no matter your age.
- At 11:04am on May 6, 2011,
StaffRoza marie said… - Happy Birthday Nikki Hope it is a great one!
- At 9:37am on May 6, 2011,
StaffGeorgia McBride said… - Happy birthday!
- At 3:35am on May 6, 2011,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… Hiya Nikki!
From Laura and YALitChat!!
- At 12:25am on March 24, 2011, C. Lee McKenzie gave Nikki Katz a gift…
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