by Amber Argyle | Feb 13, 2009 | On Writing, Publishing
Not long ago, I blogged about the importance of attending writer’s conferences. Not only for gaining knowledge, but the all important networking. Some of you asked a few questions, and I’d like to answer them.1. So how do you know when conferences will be...
by Amber Argyle | Feb 10, 2009 | Publishing
My agent, Al Longden, sent me an email regarding HarperCollins. The publisher is “closing the Collins Division and realigning the imprint.” Meaning that average Americans aren’t the only ones tightening their belts. The company is condensing to...
by Amber Argyle | Feb 5, 2009 | On Writing, Publishing
How do I know when my writing is publishable, and how do I network?Have you outgrown an amateur writer’s group (meaning, are you the best writer there or can the group no longer give you feedback) Have you read at least 5 books on improving your craft? Have...
by Amber Argyle | Jan 23, 2009 | agents, Publishing, Stuff
I called my agent, Al Longden, yesterday and left a message on his voicemail for him to call me.So I looked at the clock today. 4:30. That makes it 6:30 in NY, right? Great, I think. I won’t hear anything until after the weekend. I glare at the phone, silently...
by Amber Argyle | Jan 9, 2009 | On Writing, Publishing
First of all, you must have the ability to craft a powerful/exciting/engaging plot.I can teach grammar. I can teach writing. But at the essence of every writer, there has to be a natural storyteller. Because I can’t teach it.I tried. But saying, “Your...
by Amber Argyle | Dec 29, 2008 | Publishing, The Priestess Prophecy
I haven’t posted any updates for a while. So for those of you just dying to know, Albert Longden, my agent, has submitted my MS to 10 publishing houses. I’m not at liberty to give any names here. Not until they’ve official made a decision either way,...
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