Thursday, July 31, 2014


 Here is another item of interest for all of you writers who think you are ready to query your novel

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Submission Tip Checklist: Double-Check These 16 Things Before Sending Your Book Out

The time has come. Your novel or memoir or book proposal is now complete. Not only is it complete, you've revised it several times and incorporated the critical ideas of peers and editors to make it better. You've developed a list of agents to target and researched each one.

You're ready. It's time to start the submission process and send out your work. But before you formally e-mail your book out to agents and editors, go down this checklist of dos and don'ts to make sure you've giving yourself and your submission the best chance possible: Learn all 16 things on my official Writers in the Storm guest column here.

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If you need help preparing a query letter for a book or script, feel free to contact me at ahicks4298@q.com

Knew Literary Agents

Anyone looking for a literary agent?  Here are two new agents. Their names were sent to me this morning:

2 New Agents Seeking Your Query NOW

Click on any name below to see the full mini-profile on the GLA Blog (with submission instructions). Good luck querying! 

1. Siobhan McBride of Serendipity Literary Agency

She is seeking: Siobhan is actively seeking voice driven narratives whether Fiction, Memoir, or Non-Fiction. She holds a strong interest in Literary and Gothic Fiction, Horror, Paranormal, Adult Dystopian, Mystery/Crime, Thrillers (bonus points if they're psychological), Historical, daring Young Adult, and narratives with philosophical undertones. For Memoir and Nonfiction titles, she seeks Investigative, True Crime, and dark/bizarre History. Siobhan enjoys the dark, macabre aspects of life where paranormal fiction and horror are viewed an under appreciated art forms deeply rooted in psychology, and looks for authors unafraid to delve into these inner workings of the human psyche.

2. Rachel Brooks of L. Perkins Agency

She is seeking: She is excited about representing all genres of young adult and new adult fiction, as well as adult romance. While she is looking for all sub-genres of romance, she is especially interested in romantic suspense and urban fantasy. She is also on the lookout for fun picture books. She's a fan of dual POVs, loves both print and ebooks, and has a soft spot for marketing-savvy writers.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Script Editng & Critique Service

Here's an up date on my services. The prices have not changed. I am now doing treatments since so many script writers are asking for them.


Treatments : $ 48.00 (2 - 3pages)

Edits:  $48.00  (proofread for scripts)

Critique :  $58.00 ( for scripts)

Query Letters :  $28.00 (scripts/books):

Synopsis :  $38.00 (script/books):

Edits for Books:  $90.00

Critiques for Books:  $125.00

( If you are not able to pay in full, the payment can be made on installment - divided in half. If you would like to use my service, let me know whether you need  to pay on installment or can pay in full.)

Some people request edits and critiques together. If a writer wants both, to me this says the writer is not completely confident his or her script is ready. So I  recommend getting the critique first. Use the critique to redo the script. Once the script is just right, then request the edit.

However, there are script writers who insist on having both an edit and critique together.  So I offer an edit and critique combo at discount.

Edit &Critique Combo Discount: $76.00   This is a discount savings of $30.00

All payments are received by Paypal. If you cannot make Paypal payments you may mail payments in the form of cashier checks or money orders. NO personal checks

If you are interested in my services feel free to contact me at
ahicks4298@q.com

Phone: (360) 696-4298
There's nothing like a good deal.



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Hello, readers.

I'm back like I promised.

Following are some articles to read on screen writing. I got them from an email sent to me. The articles are informing. So check them out.

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Balls of Steel: Overcoming Overthinking
When a fellow writer asked Jeanne Veillette Bowerman if she ever struggles with overthinking, she started thinking, and got stuck. Jeanne gives advice on how not to overthink.
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Breaking In: Confessions of a Screenwriter
Script analyst and screenwriter Staton Rabin will tell you her deepest secrets-- if you tell her yours. How many screenplays have you actually read?
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Do you feel like doing a little studying in August. Following are some online screenwriting classes that can help you in your writing.





UPCOMING SCREENWRITING EVENTS for August!

Screenwriters University:
Classes are through an online platform that you can access anytime. There are weekly assignments to keep up with, but for the most part, you can follow at your own pace.

 
Screenwriting Webinars

 

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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

How is Your Summer?

How is everyone doing?

I have been having a busy summer so far. I've been working with writers and squeezing time in for my own writing. I've been trying to make time for reading too. I've completely neglected my blog. So now I'll try to get caught up.

My latest project is compiling a list of Literary agent  to make available to writers. It will be ready in September.

I'm still providing script service. I've been reading a lot of scripts. Some are good. Many of them could use more work.

I will advise script writers to try to form stories that do not require a lot of special effects. Special effects are expensive. Producers are looking for 'low cost' scripts. So that's my tip to you.

Stay tuned I'll have more post for you in the near future.