What Do You Expect?

December 3rd, 2009

Moonrat, otherwise known as Editorial Ass, has a brilliant post up on her blog today, entitled What Can I Expect of My Agent? Her big two must haves: Full Fiscal Disclosure and Comfortable Communication. Click through for the rest, including some frequently asked questions.
But what does that MEAN? Moonrat explains some, but [...]

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Ask Daphne! What If I’m Not Well?

September 30th, 2009

Too cute slippers for those days you’re not feeling well, and just want to stay in your pjs, for Georgiana, who writes:
Like the majority of people who contact you, I am a writer who is interested in being published. Some years ago, I had a story published by Word Riot and was writing regularly for [...]

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Inquiring Minds Want to Know

August 19th, 2009

I get some of the most exciting questions on Twitter! Today, for instance, TisKarma wanted to know
What’s it like working with Maureen Johnson?
Well, that depends, Karma (great name, btw! I had a summer camp friend named Karma when I was a wee KT!). For instance, some days start like with a “Hello, [...]

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Ask Daphne! Making An Exception

July 31st, 2009

I’m moments away from calling it a weekend, but wanted to share these drool-worthy shoes and a question from Ryan, who asks:
I currently have a few publishers who requested material reviewing my book. If one is interested, and I decide I need an agent, is it okay to re-query an agent at this point if [...]

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Ask Daphne! Dating my query

April 10th, 2009

Some sweet 1970s platform shoes for Kathy, who sends a two part question:
As I get ready to submit my middle-grade WIP to agents, I’m torn with which ones to target. Should I find ones who specialize in middle grade fiction or go further and find ones who are interested in middle grade fiction about dancers?
Another [...]

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