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On Queries:

I always found it helpful to read actual samples when I was learning to craft a query letter, so I've posted my query letter for THE BETTER PART OF DARKNESS on my blog.

And see an agent's commentary on the query letter here. _____________________

Debuts & Reviews invited me to write a series of posts about the milestones of a debut author. Check them out here:

5/7/09 ~ "Revisions & Copy edits"

9/14/08 ~ "Switching Gears"

12/11/08 ~ "Getting the Contract"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
INDUSTRY:

Publisher's Marketplace - a wealth of information regarding publishing across the board.

Publishers Weekly - Industry news, contacts, sales. A great site for writers, editors and agents alike.

Predators & Editors - the name speaks for itself. Have an editor interested in your work? Want to submit to an agent? Check them out here.

ORGANIZATIONS:

SF Scope - A favorite! Great site to find out the latest SF/F news.  

Fangs, Fur & Fey - an author community dedicated to all things paranormal.

Science Fiction & Fantasy Writer's of America - Even if you're not a member, this website offers a lot of useful information.

Romance Writer's of America - The national organization for romance writers, published and unpublished. A great resource.

Futuristic, Fantasy & Paranormal - a special interest chapter of RWA.

Poets & Writers - The nation's largest nonprofit literary organization dedicated to creative writing.

North Carolina Writers Network - An organization for writers in all genres and stages of writing.

Heart of Carolina Romance Writers - My local RWA chapter, a group of wonderful ladies from North Carolina's Triangle area.

WRITING:

Fiction Factor - A site for every kind of writer. Very extensive; everything from the basics of writing to filing taxes. Definitely worth a look.

LOCUS Online - News, reviews, resources, and perspectives on Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror.

Writers Space - A gathering place for published authors to announce books, chats, a list of author websites and articles by authors.

Romantic Times - Romantic Times Magazine's website. Their writer's section is full of articles by published authors on every kind of subject you can imagine.

Romance Divas - Voted among the top 100 best websites for writers of romance, this site is full of extras.

The Passionate Pen - The site of author Jess Michaels/Jenna Petersen. Full of articles and industry resources.

Karen Fox's Writer's Page - One of my favorite sites, award winning author Karen Fox has a variety of pages for writers including lists of agents, publishers as well as market news and lots more...

SCREENWRITING:

Done Deal - a great resource, message board and daily report of sales.

MovieBytes - resource of contests and markets

Ink Tip - a site hosting your work for prospective agents, managers and producers.

Writers Guild of America west - An organization for working writers, resources for aspiring writers and registry office.
 
 

 
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