The Narrative Breakdown is a series of episodes produced by editor Cheryl Klein and filmmaker James Monohan. In it, the hosts, along with well-known authors, share their trade secrets. They reveal storytelling tips and techniques especially for YA writers, but the suggestions are applicable to any genre.
Helping Japan
31 03 2011
Authors are some of the most generous people I know. So many fellow authors have helped me along the road to publication by offering advice, critiques, and contacts. If it weren’t for their assistance, I wouldn’t be where I am today–able to make my living by writing. I only hope that I can do the same for others.
But authors aren’t only generous with their time and advice, they’re willing to give monetarily as well. Many children’s authors, illustrators, and publishers have banded together to help Japan. They’ve donated goods and services that are being auctioned at Children’s Authors and Illustrators for Japan. Everything from books to prints to editorial services are available.
Even if you’re an adult author, you can take advantage of some great critiques by well-known agents and editors going up for bidding over the next few weeks. Keep an eye out as postings are added daily.
If you’re a YA author, Leap Books editor Kat O’Shea is offering three critiques. If you’ve been dying to submit to Leap Books, here’s your chance. Normally they take only agented submissions, but the authors that Kat critiques can submit manuscripts to Leap Books. Watch for Auction #67 posted today.
Want a critique by agent Ammi-Joan Paquette? Or from Liz Waniewski from Dial? Watch for those coming up later this week.
And while you’re there, be sure to look at all the other great items. Nab one of these terrific badges to show your support. Better yet, pop over to the website now and start bidding.
Check out some other auctions:
Authors for Japan
Genre for Japan
Write Hope
Writers for the Red Cross
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Ready to Party??
20 05 2010
Art by Salvatore Vuono
Although Tuesday is the first day of sessions at BEA (BookExpo America) in New York City, one of the highlights of the day will be the Teen Author Carnival held that evening from 5-8 pm at
Jefferson Market Branch Library
425 Avenue of the Americas [at 10th St.],
Hosts of the event are: Devyn Burton, Mitali Dave, and Korianne Wey.
Here’s the star-studded list for that event:
Author List:
- Heidi Kling – Website
- Jeri Smith-Ready – Website
- Holly Cupala – Website
- Michelle Zink – Website
- Stephanie Kuehnert – Website
- Elizabeth Scott – Website
- Judith Graves – Website
- Alexandra Diaz – Website
- Barry Lyga – Website
- Jon Skovron – Website
- Tonya Hurley – Website
- Amy Brecount White – Website
- Linda Gerber – Website
- Melissa Walker – Website
- Kieran Scott – Website
- Courtney Sheinmel – Website
- Michael Northrop – Website
- Lauren Oliver – Website
- Ned Vizzini – Website
- Melissa Kantor – Website
- Susane Colasanti – Website
- Violet Haberdasher – Website
- Eliot Schrefer – Website
- Sarah Darer Littman – Website
- Gayle Forman – Website
- Sarah Ockler – Website
- Sarah Mlynowski – Website
- Maryrose Wood – Website
- Kody Keplinger – Website
- Simone Elkeles – Website
So if you’re ready to party, this is THE place to be on Tuesday, May 24, 2010.
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