August 23, 2006
Calling all aspiring authors
Written by RobynDeHart in Writers and WritingBeing a member of RWA is just about the greatest thing you can do for a budding writing career. They are the only professional writing organization that allows unpublished writers to be full members. In doing this these writers are a part of a sophisticated system that essentially teaches them how to better their craft. It also gives them unparalleled access to industry professionals. There are actual writing conferences out there where you have to submit a sample of writing and be approved to attend, that couldn’t be farther from RWA’s conference which allows attendance simply by paying.
In addition to the resources RWA provides, the internet has opened up all kinds of doors for aspiring authors. There are blogs written by editors and by agents that give you an inside peek into their likes and dislikes. This was unheard of when I was trying to break in. And these kinds of details could be the difference between a sale or not. At the least it can save you from sending your book to an agent who really loathes romances between aliens and fairies or whatever the case may be.
Such great resources right at your fingertips. But for the next 8 weeks, there will be an invaluable opportunity for you. A chance to get your writing in front of editors who buy new authors all the time. Did your heart just skip a beat? This chance is golden. Before I sold, I would have given anything for a chance like this one. I know some of you have heard about it already, and hopefully you’ve already signed up to participate. So what is it that has me so excited? Avon’s FanLit. And on-line interactive blog-type thing that will enable would-be writers to submit ideas and actual pages to get them in front of not only your favorite authors, but Avon’s editors as well.
If you’ve ever heard an editor talk, then you’ve probably heard them say that they can tell a lot about a writer within one page. What are they looking at in only one page? Voice. Which is what they look for when they buy. A new and fresh voice that will appeal to the masses, something original, yet familiar enough for readers to flock to. Here’s your chance to get your voice, your one thing that makes you unique as a writer, in front of an editor. Do you have that voice? Are you the next budding Avon star? You’ll only know if you try. Come on, what have you got to lose?
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AndreaW Says:
I’m so excited about this!
Thanks, Robyn, for the reminder!
Jenna Petersen Says:
Boohoo! The site won’t work on my computer. We’re trying to work it out, but I’m so bummed!
Isabel Says:
Thanks, Robyn, I signed up already.
Haven Rich Says:
Thank you Robyn. I woke-up this morning and saw Jenna’s reminder and then the email from the site (I signed up long ago for). And went directly and signed up and voted. I’m really excited about this.
Jenna, I hope you get it worked out.
Jenna Petersen Says:
Me too. I’m blogging there Friday and I want to participate on the message boards and stuff.
Kelley Says:
WOW. Thank you so much for sharing this!!