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Four Keys to Switching Genres
When I heard an author say that it took years to complete their latest book, I assumed they were lazy. I mean, I wrote thirty-one YA novels in ten years. During that time I also got a puppy, moved across the country, had two kids, went for (and failed) my California Driver's license, went for it again (cheated) and passed, leased cars, bought a house, decorated said house, and did all the other things adult humans do to thrive and stay out of prison. Then, in 2011, I had an idea for a novel. An adult novel inspired by my own dirty book club. I would call it, of course, The Dirty Book Club. Thanks to my track record, an intriguing title, and some Cuervo-flavored confidence, I was able to sell it over the phone from a villa in Mexico. As for the characters, the plot, the setting, the tone, the point? They would come. They always did.

"Writing for adults is different than writing for adolescents," my agent warned.

"Puh-lease," I said, with the audible eye-roll of a Clique fan, "How hard can it be?" Continue reading.

New Literary Agent Alert: Ann Leslie Tuttle
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Literary agent Ann Leslie Tuttle of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret is now open to queries! As a former Senior Editor at Harlequin Books, Ann Leslie is actively seeking all kinds of romance, from contemporaries, historicals and romantic suspense to paranormals and inspirationals. Read More...
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A Successful Query Example
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Featuring debut author Jennieke Cohen and literary agent Jennifer Unter, read the actual query that landed an author her agent for a YA novel. This article includes commentary from the agent about query specifics, and the author's process in writing a query letter.  Read More...
Working with a Co-Author & Writing Routines
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In one of the latest of the popular "7 Things I've Learned So Far" column, author Margaret Greenberg shares her experiences working with a co-author, creating writing rituals and routines, and developing your writing with a specific audience in mind.  Read More...

Cris Freese
Cris Freese
Cris Freese is the managing editor for Writer's Digest Books and Writer's Market. He edits Guide to Literary Agents (both online and in print) and Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market. Follow him on Twitter @crisfreese.
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