STATUS: Today I’m in Boston to meet with editors out here. What’s playing on the iPod right now? RIDE LIKE THE WIND by Christopher CrossI think it’s important not to read too much into this week’s posts. It’s too easy to say “darn, editors aren’t looking for what I’m writing”… MORE
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by Kristin Nelson
STATUS: Tired and ready for bed. Folks. As a reminder. Most editors do not accept unsolicited queries/submissions and if you are interested in getting your work out there, your best bet is to research and target agents to submit your work. What’s playing on the iPod right now? not listening… MORE
10 CommentsWhat They [Editors] Want (cont.)
by Kristin Nelson
STATUS: To be honest, I’d love a nap before my evening commitments commence. Unfortunately I have to leave in about 45 minutes so that’s not going to cut it. My tireless author Cheryl Sawyer, however, is running an amazing contest where participants get to create their own Shakespearean love sonnet… MORE
20 CommentsWhat They [Editors] Want
by Kristin Nelson
STATUS: Having a great time in the Big Apple. I’m calling this my “children’s tour.” I’m only meeting with editors for teen and middle grade stuff. So if you write for the adult market. Sorry. You’ll just have to wait for my June trip for Book Expo. Then I’ll be… MORE
28 CommentsFoiled By United Airlines
by Kristin Nelson
STATUS: I’m in New Brunswick, New Jersey and it’s raining. That pretty much sums it up (and no offense to any Rutgers alumni). It does look like it would be a pretty town otherwise. I’m actually getting a kick out of the free bus system, the fun New England style… MORE
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