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Twitter-Q: What sorts of clauses should we watch for in the agent contract? Do authors ever have an attorney review before they sign? I...

Every year or two there is a story about a nonfiction writer who just made up a bunch of bullshit and called it his life story, or copied a ...

Twitter-Q: "[I] would love to know why a full mss is always required, it would save time and heartbreak to know five chapters in the b...

It's the top of the month which means that it is time once again for a brand-new open thread! Have agentish questions? Need advice or ...

Q : I am agented and my agent has sold several books for me. But he told me last week that he really doesn't like my latest book and he ...

Earlier this evening, I issued a unique challenge to my tweeps: Tweet me a query, including type of project & a killer log-line, in less...

These are elements of a story that I am a total sucker for. I do love regular old contemporary YA and middle grade stories too, and I love p...

In case you have been snoozing in a sunny hammock for a week (in which case, may I say a hearty grrr to you), you've probably noticed ru...

Hey there -- For those of you who are interested in keeping up with ALL SORTS of news about my authors (from interviews, upcoming events, ne...

There have been a lot of goings-on lately - time for a LINK ROUNDUP! A totally phenomenal review of the reissue of Lizard Music by Daniel...

Q: What is the general rule regarding naming movies, song titles, book titles in a manuscript? For example, in a PB manuscript, mentioning ...

OK so I am done with February. I know there are a couple days left, but I can't take it anymore, I'm calling it a wrap.  Also I w...

Thank you everyone for your wonderfully warm condolences and for posting your memories of LK Madigan. It has been really amazing to see how ...

I'm heartbroken to report that my beloved friend and client Lisa (LK Madigan) passed away this morning. Lisa was not only a dear frie...

I often get asked how agents create editor submission lists. I can't speak for everyone, of course, but from where I sit this is almost ...

At the writer's conference over the weekend, I dazzled ( or possibly terrified? ) attendees with stories about just how long some books ...

I had a terrific time at SCBWI's upstate NY "Cabin Fever" conference in Syracuse NY.  Home of the world's largest snowplow...

Hey all - Time for you to give me some advice. Next week, I am doing a talk at an SCBWI event in Syracuse. It is to be on the topic AGE...

Hot Cocoa & Jammy Time              It is the first of February which means it is time for a brand-new OPEN THREAD. Feel free to ask ...

Q: If you are only supposed to submit/query one MS at a time, how will an agent know whether you have the ability to write more books and...