'Dirty Girls'
A place for Buffistas to discuss, beta and otherwise deal and dish on their non-fan fiction projects.
What happens after you write it doesn't generally matter as much. If an editor really loves something that was in the synopsis that didn't make it into the final version, they might ask about-- maybe ask if there's a way you can work it back in. That's what revisions are for.
And what Amy said.
Gud, fwiw, I like your style better for the story you're telling, too.
Is there any sort of discussion board/forum for children's book writers? I would love to check one out. Any recs?
Verla Kay's Blue Board, seems to be the big one, Allyson.
oooh! Thanks!
My agent has concerns about me writing another essay collection in this market, which breaks my heart. That's my joy! I figure it will take me about 6-9 months to put together enough solid essays, a decent proposal, and to keep a watchful eye on the market. I just remain hopeful.
I truly am ignorant on the children's market and where Sam falls within it. All my reading of the market is all, WOE TO THE TALKING ANIMAL STORY.
Publishing is such a doom and gloom business.
I fully expect to keep a full time job for the rest of my life, and not be a literary star.
But the gloominess is starting to wear on me.
Write the essays anyway, and have fun with them. Their time will come.
The market's got to pick up someday, Allyson.
Maybe write them and try to publish them in some print outlets, or various websites?
Potential features in magazines?