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Induction into Club Rejection

A few weeks ago, I got my very first rejection from a publisher. And I was thrilled. I’m finally in the club! Every legitimate writer has been rejected—and now, so have I! The rejection was initially complimentary, and noted a couple of things I had been trying to do with the manuscript were working. What […]

July 10, 2014

What I Learned While Writing a Novel, Writing

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What Amanda Maciel Learned While Writing a Novel

The next installment of the publishing-professional-turned-novelist interview series is here! The talented Amanda Maciel shares her experiences as an editor at Scholastic and author of two forthcoming (fabulous, compelling, super well-written) young adult novels. Thanks for being here, today, Amanda.   To start, what kinds of books do you work on as a children’s book […]

August 29, 2013

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First Page, Take Three

Wrapping up my series on the first page of my manuscript, today I’m posting the current state of my first page. Per my agent’s brilliant editorial suggestion, this version starts a half-step further back in time than the last did.   My commentary will follow, as usual.     “Jonas? You’re up.” Matthew’s voice was […]

July 11, 2013

What I Learned While Writing a Novel, Writing

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