What Do You Expect?

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?

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

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

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

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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