tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post8147993396101672572..comments2024-02-21T05:25:03.233-05:00Comments on Adventures in YA Publishing: Line-by-line Novel Opening Contest Sneak PreviewMartina Boonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-34739023883566223142010-06-09T08:38:45.042-04:002010-06-09T08:38:45.042-04:00Thanks for the contest. I'm not sure I get wha...Thanks for the contest. I'm not sure I get what happens with lines 2-5 if you post the first one. Sorry.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-31552195359368744802010-06-08T21:19:25.952-04:002010-06-08T21:19:25.952-04:00What a wonderful idea! I'm so excited... and n...What a wonderful idea! I'm so excited... and nervous :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-42519860485533226852010-06-08T19:23:01.909-04:002010-06-08T19:23:01.909-04:00Stina, we're so excited, too! You've got t...Stina, we're so excited, too! You've got the same shot as the next writer!Martina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-66662984330746092922010-06-08T19:21:33.321-04:002010-06-08T19:21:33.321-04:00JayceeKaycee, good luck! You know what they say ab...JayceeKaycee, good luck! You know what they say about the early bird ;)<br /><br />L.J., PJ has been so generous. Whoever gets a crit by her is one lucky person!<br /><br />S.A. and Ann Marie, you're such good sports! We'll be sitting on the sidelines... do I dare say with jealousy? :)<br /><br />Angela, we ask that you post one opening line for the Eastern Time and hold out for any other entry until the second window. If after an hour (say 1 PM ET), it's not filled up, please post a different novel opening :) We just want to try and give as many people as possible a chance. Thanks for a really good question!<br /><br />Julie, you're not dense! Yes, the actual opening line from your novel :) Best of luck!Martina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-909235230534038892010-06-08T18:52:59.974-04:002010-06-08T18:52:59.974-04:00Oh, I can't wait!
Me and 300+ other MG/YA wri...Oh, I can't wait!<br /><br />Me and 300+ other MG/YA writers. :DStinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-61598217524436911502010-06-08T18:11:32.007-04:002010-06-08T18:11:32.007-04:00Wait, is this the tag line we're sending or an...Wait, is this the tag line we're sending or an actual line from the novel? Sorry to be dense.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-13295359071905466432010-06-08T18:10:35.257-04:002010-06-08T18:10:35.257-04:00Well, I'm a little nervous to post stuff in a ...Well, I'm a little nervous to post stuff in a comments section. Any way to calm my fears????<br /><br />I've got it on my calendar.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-1770895297712682112010-06-08T18:02:58.853-04:002010-06-08T18:02:58.853-04:00I'm waiting this one out and will be cheering ...I'm waiting this one out and will be cheering from the sidelines...need to get the polishing gear out this summer. <br /><br />GOOD LUCK to all those who have got their work in prime condition!Ann Marie Wraighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524746255813452836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-48643683895784258652010-06-08T17:40:20.169-04:002010-06-08T17:40:20.169-04:00Can't wait. :) Can we only enter once?
Angela...Can't wait. :) Can we only enter once?<br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-70502460144309584232010-06-08T17:32:41.557-04:002010-06-08T17:32:41.557-04:00Setting my alarm to wake up on time for this on Th...Setting my alarm to wake up on time for this on Thursday morning! OMG I'm nervous already.KaraLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037958842051839383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-21214152298789795062010-06-08T16:14:37.107-04:002010-06-08T16:14:37.107-04:00I met P.J. Hoover after Book Expo! :-) Excited abo...I met P.J. Hoover after Book Expo! :-) Excited about the contest!Lacey J Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17930985573303127061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-73525516019574665042010-06-08T15:40:33.281-04:002010-06-08T15:40:33.281-04:00This is so fabulous, ladies. I just don't thin...This is so fabulous, ladies. I just don't think I'll be ready. Yikes. I thought I would be and then the other day a new opening scene that fits perfectly came out of nowhere. I knew I had to add it. I need to let it sit. Dang. But best of luck to everyone. My time will come.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-38995000553726212032010-06-08T13:17:47.101-04:002010-06-08T13:17:47.101-04:00Vicki,
Great question -- we will put up the rules...Vicki,<br /><br />Great question -- we will put up the rules post and schedule at 6:00 a.m., and open the comments section at 8:00 a.m. for the first 50 submissions. Once we reach 50, we will shut off comments. (Only the first 50 will count if we go over--we both do actually have real jobs, too. :D) We will then reopen comments at noon for another 50 submissions.<br /><br />Clear as mud?Martina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-25556780823925490082010-06-08T13:06:47.727-04:002010-06-08T13:06:47.727-04:00Can you give us a hint about the submission proced...Can you give us a hint about the submission procedure? Will there be a special form on the site, or by email?<br /><br />Thanks for this awesome opportunity, M&M (&N)!Vicki Tremperhttp://www.vbtremper.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-62128515127485372412010-06-08T12:11:41.501-04:002010-06-08T12:11:41.501-04:00Josin,
I applaud your caution and wisdom. This is...Josin,<br /><br />I applaud your caution and wisdom. This is a great opportunity, but there will be other opportunities, too. It's more important not to waste the agent's time and the time of the authors who will be providing the additional critiques. I have learned this lesson the hard way, believe me. NEVER query or submit anything until you have revised it, polished it, critiqued it, beta tested it, AND let is sit for a good long time. Rinse. Repeat. You don't want to kick yourself the way I have.<br /><br />Sugar, see above. If the manuscript is done and you are putting in final, final edits, that's one thing. But if you haven't had it critiqued or beta read and then given a chance for the revisions to stew, please do not enter.<br /><br />Thanks, everyone! We're looking forward to your entries.<br /><br />MartinaMartina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-92117917634163133132010-06-08T11:57:34.778-04:002010-06-08T11:57:34.778-04:00So very cool. Just retweeted it for you. :)So very cool. Just retweeted it for you. :)Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-6683743317600722582010-06-08T11:57:17.234-04:002010-06-08T11:57:17.234-04:00Great contest. Ditto what Josin said (1st comment)...Great contest. Ditto what Josin said (1st comment) -- minus the "completed" part :)... If you'd be willing to postpone a couple of months :). <br /><br />Good luck to the entrants.Joshua McCunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367262185912463258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-74292002009289842292010-06-08T11:45:22.828-04:002010-06-08T11:45:22.828-04:00It should be query ready by the end of this month/...It should be query ready by the end of this month/beginning of next, but I'd hate to enter and then not make it. Safer just to wait until all is shiny.<br /><br />:-)Josin L. McQueinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05751043333147850336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-69481491021293504732010-06-08T11:24:27.629-04:002010-06-08T11:24:27.629-04:00Sounds like such a fab contest. Why, oh why aren&#...Sounds like such a fab contest. Why, oh why aren't my revisions done yet. <br />Good luck to everyone.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313619484424363895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-80869536216803543222010-06-08T11:23:38.761-04:002010-06-08T11:23:38.761-04:00So...wip's may be allowable? *crosses fingers*...So...wip's may be allowable? *crosses fingers* woohoo!Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847639596079213091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-38130758928512534022010-06-08T10:48:20.423-04:002010-06-08T10:48:20.423-04:00Josin, Are you in revision stage or writing stage?...Josin, Are you in revision stage or writing stage? If you are in sight of the end of a revision, I suspect it would be okay to enter. Since there will be five rounds of judging, the final winners won't be posted until July 23rd.<br /><br />M & MMartina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-16447548366367138942010-06-08T10:43:19.282-04:002010-06-08T10:43:19.282-04:00Gah! Contests like this are infuriating when you&#...Gah! Contests like this are infuriating when you're within sight of "completed", but not quite there yet. <br /><br />*glares at manuscript* Why aren't you finished yet???<br /><br />Oh well, good luck to those who qualify.Josin L. McQueinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05751043333147850336noreply@blogger.com