Pitch to Publication round two is coming! Last year I picked two writers and both got an agent. Whooooooo will be this year’s winner? I’m very excited to find out. Here’s my interview, full of writing advice and insider information. Bio Lara is a freelance editor and story coach specializing in fiction and comics. She … Continue reading Ask the Editor—Pitch to Publication Q&A
Sometimes I live-tweet writing advice while editing. I can’t help it; I’m a writing coach! Here’s a lesson from today: You never want a reader to say “I’ll have to take your word for it,” the response to when you tell us something w/o showing us.(Tweet) Telling DOES have a place, but you need evidence … Continue reading Playing Lawyer: Defending your Story with Evidence
Quick FYI, I (Lara) am on vacation this week, but I’ll be reminding agents that they can still request #pg70pit entries. If you receive a request after 7/20/15, I’ll email you! If you see your code name below, hold tight until we can connect your email address with your editor’s. If you don’t see your … Continue reading #pg70pit Editing Giveaway!
Thanks for visiting our Young Adult winners! These seven picks are just half of the top-rated entries judged by voice. We looked for thoughtful word choice, appropriate rhythm, and evocative imagery. Don’t forget to see the next top 7 entries, featured on cohost Ethan’s blog! We had more than 7 perfect scores for YA, so you definitely don’t … Continue reading (2015) #pg70pit YA Winners
Lara Willard 