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Don't kill the bar, Dude.
Join Date: May 2009
Location: California
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Dude, if I wasn't a broke student, I would be so down for a cruise.
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Steel Magnolia & Snarky Pants
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 13,189
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OOH, that is pretty. I went to the Bahamas for my college graduation. It was awesome! |
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let it snow
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Georgia
Posts: 3,093
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I don't know if I could do a cruise that quickly.
Maybe next time!!And June, I'll send everyone a message with how to handle the money and everything. We are going to have so much fun! But we have to force ourselves to actually write. lol
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![]() WIP: The Devil's Utopia (YA) | Summary "Be kinder than necessary; for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
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sounding my barbaric yawp
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: New York
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I have only one thing to say if you go cruising:
Killer Piranha Movie. If anybody went to see Avatar, (SOGOOD!) did they happen to see that preview? Lol :] |
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YA romance writer in love with love
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Chicago
Posts: 12,480
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Guys! I got PMed by an agent who is interested in CMRH!
I don't know what to say to her since the first draft isn't even finished. Thoughts? |
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Don't kill the bar, Dude.
Join Date: May 2009
Location: California
Posts: 5,020
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PMED!?! Totally jealous!
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Steel Magnolia & Snarky Pants
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 13,189
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Oh lord! The Pirannha movies of the early 80's scared the shit out of me as a kid. In one movie, the things flew around, and we lived across the street from a pond. I stayed awake all night after watching it, fearing they were gonna bust in my window and gnaw me to death!
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crushing on fictional characters
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Canada
Posts: 7,177
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I would sit down and try to figure out, realistically, how long it will take you to comeplete a polised draft because you'll have to be honest with her and it will help to have an idea going in. Did he/she request a partial or just express general interest? |
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YA romance writer in love with love
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Chicago
Posts: 12,480
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let it snow
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Georgia
Posts: 3,093
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Who is it? I'd tread cautiously until you can confirm they are legit, but that is so flattering!
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![]() WIP: The Devil's Utopia (YA) | Summary "Be kinder than necessary; for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
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Steel Magnolia & Snarky Pants
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 13,189
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I'd say PM him/her back and let her known that you're almost finished with the draft, and then keep hauling ass!!! |
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Steel Magnolia & Snarky Pants
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 13,189
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Yes, we'll have to have writing schedules, so we can make ourselves work!! |
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YA romance writer in love with love
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Chicago
Posts: 12,480
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Legit. Realistically, I think I'll be able to finish it within two-three months. She expressed general interest, so I have to send in a cover letter, synop, and first 50 pages. |
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#22264 |
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sounding my barbaric yawp
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: New York
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Wow Karla! Congratulations!
I'd suggest being very honest about how far you are. But, still... that is SO COOL! |
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Steel Magnolia & Snarky Pants
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 13,189
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Can you rep me her name or the screen name? |
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#22266 |
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YA romance writer in love with love
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Chicago
Posts: 12,480
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*agent name snipped*
Last edited by KarlaErikaCal; 12-29-2009 at 12:17 AM. |
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Steel Magnolia & Snarky Pants
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 13,189
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That's a good agency....
(make sure you delete her name in just a second)
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YA romance writer in love with love
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Chicago
Posts: 12,480
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I will lol I'm giving it 5 minutes lol
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sounding my barbaric yawp
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: New York
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Ah! June - I hope I didn't resurrect an old fear :P
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crushing on fictional characters
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Canada
Posts: 7,177
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I think the just starting out is okay as long as the agency isn't new. I know of at least two AWers who were contacted via PM. In both cases, they were newer agents working with established ones with proven track record.
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Steel Magnolia & Snarky Pants
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 13,189
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Let's just say I'm glad I haven't been to see Avatar!!!You know those things that just stand out from childhood? I remember this scene where this dude was in teh morgue after being gnawed to death....the Medical Examiner take his body out and the things fly out of it killing a bunch of people. I was probably six or seven and snuck around my parents to watch it. Oh yeah, totally got burned for being a rebel without a cause, lol. |
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#22275 |
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crushing on fictional characters
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Canada
Posts: 7,177
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The agency has sold some pretty big titles.
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