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Sheila on "Round Robin Cover/Query Letter Critiques"

Hi, Everyone!Please find attached a file with two resources in it. If you were at last month's meeting then you already have a copy of both.I will be sending out an email today with specific...

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Sheila on "Round Robin Cover/Query Letter Critiques"

Well, it looks like there is a problem with the second attachment, so I'll have to figure out the problem! Stay tuned...

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Sheila on "Round Robin Cover/Query Letter Critiques"

Step 1: What do you think that each paragraph of "Letter A" is trying to accomplish?Posts due by March 1st.

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edkowalski on "Round Robin Cover/Query Letter Critiques"

I can't meet at midnight, I turn into a were-writer. Letter A 1st par is an introduction then the purpose of the letter and name of the book. Is the first line appropriate? (cut to the chase?) 2nd par....

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Jennali on "Round Robin Cover/Query Letter Critiques"

Without critique and skipping the first line:Paragraph 1 introduces the title of the picture book manuscript and indicates that it is a well written piece having been accepted to a professional...

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Martin on "Round Robin Cover/Query Letter Critiques"

Below is what I think each paragraph is trying to accomplish:Paragraph 1: Informs the editor of the type of book and intended audience, as well as recognition the manuscript has receivedParagraph 2:...

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storytellerjt on "Round Robin Cover/Query Letter Critiques"

Paragraph 1-Introduces the title of the book and reveals that there has already been interest in it. Paragraph 2-A synopsis of the story. Paragraph 3-To show what makes this manuscript special and...

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Sheila on "Round Robin Cover/Query Letter Critiques"

Wow! Great job, guys!!! Yes, each paragraph has its purpose, and while I normally wouldn't get too involved in describing the manuscript's form of writing, this particular work, I felt, needed some...

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edkowalski on "Round Robin Cover/Query Letter Critiques"

Ty! Anyone else see the full moon last night? I became a were-writer, and I think I ate an agent.Query letter 2: sender addr should be on top, not at the end. Flush right? Recipient's full info below,...

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Sheila on "Round Robin Cover/Query Letter Critiques"

Wasn't that a beautiful moon! I think you have a handle now, Ed! The "Were-Writer of NJCWG!" Agents beware! Note: I gave you a promotion. Both Ws are now capitalized. No need to thank me!

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Martin on "Round Robin Cover/Query Letter Critiques"

Below is my Letter B submission:Heading - Include Address. Greeting - Include Mr./Mrs. instead of both namesParagraph 1 - Perhaps start off with the book and a more formal tone; Include intended...

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Sheila on "Round Robin Cover/Query Letter Critiques"

Hello, Ed and Martin!It looks like you guys are the last men standing. We seem to have lost the others along the way, so congratulations for getting this far! I have carefully read your comments, and...

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Sheila on "CCA Deadine September 25th!"

Congratulations to everyone who made it through the first round of selections for our upcoming CCA event! Please know that you have a second chance to be part of this wonderful celebration of...

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Sheila on "NJCWG October 20th Peddle's Village Event"

Hope to see everyone at our October 20th Peddler's Village event. By now you should have received a flyer from Michele with directions for where to meet up. Please reach out to her if you have...

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Sheila on "BookRemarks Contest"

Good luck to all who enter the BookRemarks Contest this year! This year's theme "No, You Can't!" was submitted by NJCWG member Jennifer Ali and chosen as our winning title. Thanks Jen!Rules and...

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sami131 on "Exciting Events for Writers"

This fall the Bridgewater Library is hosting a slew of wonderful events for writers of all ages. From panels and workshops featuring an array of local authors to a night of networking with the Society...

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Sheila on "Snack List for NJCWG Bridgewater Group"

2012-2013 NJCWG BRIDGEWATER GROUP SNACK LIST: (Updated October 09, 2012)October: Martin (Jenn will cover) November: Tony December: Michele January 2013: Bob February: Danielle and Jack March: Clare...

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Sheila on "NJCWG October 20th Peddle's Village Event"

Meet-up Details: We will be meeting at 11:30 am in the Chili's parking lot in Flemington and caravaning to Peddler's Village from there on October 20th.We will tour the scarecrow competition, window...

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storytellerjt on "Great Resource for Writers of Children's Books"

Hello everyone, I found a nice resource for writers of children's books. The website is http://www.institutechildrenslit.comI learned this interesting fact from the website:Out of every 100 new...

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Sheila on "Great Resource for Writers of Children's Books"

This is an interesting fact, Jen. I personally know authors who have broken into the business by writing a science article, etc., for a children's magazine. Sometimes you just have to get your foot in...

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