by Amber Argyle | Sep 21, 2011 | agents, Books, Events, On Writing, Publishing, Question, Writers' Conference
I’ve had a lot of emails lately from people who want to be authors (also from attendees at the writer’s conference I attended this weekend, see below for pics). Here’s my advice: Write three manuscripts–if this sounds daunting, it is. But...
by Amber Argyle | May 10, 2010 | agents, Daughter of Winter, Inspiration, The Last Witch
I haven’t blogged in a while. Why? Because I quit.I highly recommend it.Quitting give you a break and helps you refocus.Anyway, for those of you who haven’t given up on my yet (your awesomeness is commendable), I thought I’d give an update. I went to...
by Amber Argyle | Feb 9, 2010 | agents, Books, Contests, Marketing, On Writing, Publishing
Writer’s conferences are a fantastic way to network with authors/agents/editors/fellow writers. I’ve been to numerous conferences. IMO, the best one in Utah is the LDStorymakers Conference (whether you’re LDS or not).They also have a fun contest...
by Amber Argyle | Nov 10, 2009 | agents, The Priestess Prophecy
1. My agent and I have Priestess (my MS) together. That means he has rights to any deal that arises from contact he initiated. IE–he’s my agent for this book whether I drop him or not. Which is fine. I’m sure he’ll do a good job with it.2. If I...
by Amber Argyle | Nov 6, 2009 | agents
No, not from my husband. From my agent.It’s been a very difficult decision. One of the hardest I’ve ever had to make. But I actually feel good about it. I’m hoping that feeling lasts.Now I’m in new territory. I have a million questions. Do I...
by Amber Argyle | Oct 13, 2009 | agents, Contests, The Brotherhood
This is an amazing contest that you should all enter.Here’s the first few lines I’m thinking of entering. Let me know what you think:PrologueJames Edward Tolman. How was I supposed to know that he would save my life—more than once? How could I know that it...
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