Tag Archives: agents

Writing Young Adult Books Class: Meet the Special Guests!

Posted by Jenny Martin

I have news! The University of Texas at Arlington contacted me about developing/teaching a few courses for writers. This spring, I’m teaching Writing Young Adult Books. You do NOT have to be a UTA student. Anyone can enroll. The class … Continue reading →

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The Write Attitude

Posted by Jenny Martin

We’ve all heard about (or maybe even know!) writers with bad additudes–scribblers who are bitter, self-important, unrealistic, or just plain old hard-headed. I worry about that quite a bit–I don’t want that to be me.  I’m no expert, but here’s … Continue reading →

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EYE OF THE AGENT

Posted by Jenny Martin

Are you ready to see a Rock-tastic face melting performance? Then I suggest you iTunes  a Kings of Leon video. Are you ready to watch Scarlet Whisper make a fool of herself? Then look no further. I am here to … Continue reading →

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Myth Mania

Posted by Jenny Martin

Myth: 1. a traditional or legendary story, usually concerning some being or hero or event, with or without a determinable basis of fact or a natural explanation, esp. one that is concerned with deities or demigods and explains some practice, … Continue reading →

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How to Write a Perfect(ly Dreadful) Query Letter

Posted by Jenny Martin

I’ve added footnotes to this sterling query letter. Enjoy. (1)Dear Agent: (2) Are you terrified of death? (3) Imagine a world where sparkling, flesh eating zombies roam freely across the countryside. (4) By reading my novel, you will experience the … Continue reading →

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