Writer's Digest October 2015 Digital Edition
Writer's Digest, October 2015, Volume 95, No. 7
FEATURES: Get An Agent
Start Your Agent Search Here Meet 38 literary agents actively on the hunt for new clients. by Chuck Sambuchino
Beta Test Your Book Soliciting feedback from beta readers before you submit to agents can make the difference between a rejection and a book deal. Here's everything you need to know about this crucial step. by Amy Sue Nathan
Mystery, Crime, Thriller? To pitch the right agents, you first need to know exactly what it is you're pitching. Learn the subtle differences among the many subgenres of suspense,and how to meet and exceed expectations in every one. by David Corbett
I've Got an Agent! Now What? Once you successfully land literary representation, excitement can quickly turn to uncertainty. Here, author-turned-agent lets you know what to expect. by Marie Lamba
The WD Interview: Dennis Lehane From pushing genre novel boundaries with Mystic River to writing scripts for a Scorsese-helmed Shutter Island spinoff, Dennis Lehane's success has carried him coast to coast, but Boston will always be home,in his heart and on the page. by Steve Boisson
WRITER'S WORKBOOK: Submission Materials
Writing an Effective Query by Chuck Sambuchino
Crafting a Nonfiction Book Proposal by Chuck Sambuchino
Getting Ready to Hit Send by Ann Rittenberg
INKWELL
Keys to the Roman à Clef: When writing fictional characters inspired by real ones, you need to tread carefully. Shore up your story with these 7 tips. by Boze Hadleigh
Plus:
- 5-Minute Memoir
- Poetic Asides: Paradelle
- Top Shelf
- #CompleteThisTweet
- Good to Know
- Memory Triggers for Memoir Writers
COLUMNS
MEET THE AGENT: Frederica S. Friedman, Frederica S. Friedman & Co. Inc. Literary Management by Kara Gebhart Uhl
BREAKING IN: Debut Author Spotlight by Chuck Sambuchino
FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK: Confidential Ghostwriting; Platform Before Book by Barbara Poelle
YOUR STORY: Cold Turkey by Cindy Lam
STANDOUT MARKETS: Cicada; Tor Books; Sierra by Cris Freese
CONFERENCE SCENE: Elk River Writer's Workshop; Florida Writers Association; Indiana Faith & Writing by Don Vaughan
REJECT A HIT: “Inferno" by Dante Alighieri spoof-rejected by Stephen B. Bagley
