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WVU This Week December 15, 2011
Quote of the Week
"Books aren't written, they're rewritten. Including your own. It is one of the hardest things to accept, especially after the seventh rewrite hasn't quite done it..."
Michael Crichton (October 23, 1942 – November 4, 2008) submitted by Jeffrey Keenan
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*** A Birdie Told Me - Writing Markets
by Birdie
Simply Read Books
http://www.simplyreadbooks.com/home.php
Simply Read Book specializes in high-quality, unique picture books and fiction. Before submitting, please browse their website, bookstores and libraries to look at and read what they publish. This will give you an idea of whether or not your story or illustrations would fit with their list.
Guidelines for Writers
Simply Read Books is presently seeking manuscripts in the following genres:
· Middle Grade Fiction
· Young Adult Fiction
· Graphic Novels
· Non-Fiction for Kids
In General
· Simply Read Books does not accept submissions or queries via e-mail or on disk
· Please include a self-address, stamped envelope for reply and/or return of manuscript
· Simply Read Books will not necessarily respond to an unsolicited submission unless interested in publishing it.
· If they are interested in your submission, you can expect to hear from them within five months after they receive your submission.
· All manuscripts should be typed and double-spaced on one side only of 8.5 x 11" white paper. Include a typed cover letter of no more than one page, which includes short synopses of your story, author's name, address, and phone number.
· Middle Grade Fiction & Young Adult Fiction
· They look for original stories with compelling characters and gripping plots. They look for believability, depth of character, and language that is lively and vivid, with a distinctive voice.
· Please send entire manuscript.
Graphic Novels
· Please send entire script. Please use comic book script formatting and specifications. When writing your script keep the following points in mind: Is all necessary information communicated clearly to the artist? Does the script allow the pictures to tell story? Does the story work as a graphic novel, taking into account the conventions of the medium?
· Non-Fiction for Kids
· Include a cover letter giving a brief description of the project and what is included in the package.
· Include a proposal, including outline, introduction, illustrations list, sample captions, and text/sample chapters (approximately 30 pages of text)
· Sample illustrations or photographs (duplicates rather than originals).
· A market analysis of the potential readership for the book, including title, publisher, and date of all similar books, with an explanation of how your book differs from each.
· Author/illustrator/photographer biography, including publishing credits and credentials in the field.
· A self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of the materials.
Manuscripts can be mailed to:
Simply Read Books
501-5525 West Blvd. Vancouver, BC
V6M 3W6 Canada
***Spotlight
Kate Ayers was a member at WVU for several years and took the Short STory MFA pilot course, she was also a member of the Mystery Writers group. Kate recently published her first mystery, titled "A Mystery of Crows". It is available in three formats, at these locations:
kindle version is at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006AQP38W
paperback version is at http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/a-murder-of-crows/18682109
pdf ebook version is at http://www.dpdotcom.com/amurderofcrows.htm
Kate continues her book reviews at Bookreporter.com and is looking to rejoin WVU. We wish Kate continued success in her writing career.
If you know of WVU members and former members who have been published or accomplished their goals, send the specifics to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
***Upcoming MFA Courses
MFA Courses are always free to annual, 3-year, and lifetime members.
Classes starting December 15 Registration ends December 17
MFA 206 Minor Characters
Classes starting December 22 Registration ends December 24
MFA 207 Setting and Character
Classes starting December 29 Registration ends December 31
MFA 208 Difficult Characters
Classes starting January 5 Registration ends January 7
MFA 209 Point of View Basics
Classes starting January 12 Registration ends January 14
MFA 210 The Art of First Person
Classes starting January 29 Registration ends January 21
MFA 211 The Art of Third Person
Classes starting January 26 Registration ends January 28
MFA 212 What is a Plot?
***F2K Free Creative Writing Course
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***Upcoming WVU Classes
Register now for upcoming December & January classes.
Classes Starting December 14 Registration ends December 17
B109 The Writer's Way to Creativity Part 2, facilitated by Janet Smith
F182 Writing Boosters - Story Starters #2 facilitated by Joni Zipp
F206 Writing the Screenplay – Part 1
N134 Writing and Marketing Magazine Articles
Classes Starting December 21 Registration ends December 24
B101 WVU Orientation, facilitated by Melissa Anne
C104 Comedy Workshop: Working With Jokes
F214 Worlds of Wonder
F102 Romance Writing Part C
Classes Starting December 28 Registration ends December 31
F212 Heroes and Heroines (Sixteen Master Archetypes)
N104 Writing Short Nonfiction Part 1
N118 Writing for Magazines Part 4, Prerequisite N116
P180 Poetry Triggers - Playing with Sound
Classes Starting January 4 Registration ends January 7
B172 Revision: Writing and Rewriting Fiction
F110 Where Creativity Lives
N104 Writing Short Non-Fiction Part 1
P126 Freeing the Poet Within
Classes Starting January 11 Registration ends January 14
F192 Writing Boosters - Plot Ideas
F168 Demystifying the Writing Process Part 1
N142 Journal-Keeping
P182 Poetry Triggers-Imagism
Classes Starting January 18 Registration ends January 21
B101 WVU Orientation, facilitated by Melissa Anne
B126 Lights, Camera...Wait a Minute, Where Are We?
F146 Let's Make a Scene
F188 Writing Boosters - Plot Limitations
Classes Starting January 25 Registration ends January 28
B130 Basics to Create Dynamic Characters
F144 Preparing for the Novel
F236 Romancing the Plot Doctor
N140 Writing the Memoir
N106 Writing Short Nonfiction Part 2
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