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Friday, January 9, 2015 11:34:14 AM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled Repost for Subscribers: Happy Holidays from Jill Corcoran Literary Agency:
Jill said, "Reposting for subscribers. Sorry embedded video did not come through. Here is the link: Happy Holidays from Jill Corcoran Literary Agency http://youtu.be/65aK6azfRQA http://fb.me/1Sh4Go6Ey "
Friday, January 9, 2015 11:34:14 AM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled Happy Holidays from Jill Corcoran Literary Agency:
Jill said, "Created by EverWitt Productions, the newest member of JCLA.So, let’s talk talent… Our average creative partner has 20+ years experience, each!• Veteran puppeteer (and Muppeteer for Gonzo) Thom Stanley will puppeteers..." more
Friday, January 9, 2015 11:34:12 AM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled HAPPY HOLIDAYS VIDEO TREAT: New from JCLA in 2015:
Jill said, "http://youtu.be/65aK6azfRQAhttp://everwitt.com/blog/happy-holidays-from-everwitt-productions-my-dads-garageEverWitt Productions Team"
Friday, January 9, 2015 11:33:09 AM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled HAPPY HOLIDAYS: Pls click on video for a special holiday treat from JCLA and my newest client!
Friday, October 10, 2014 1:45:48 PM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled Novel and Picture Book Writers....Final Weekend:
Jill said, "This is the final weekend to buy our Novel and Picture Book Video Series for $75!Here is what people are saying:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/reviseyournovelinamonthhttps://vimeo.com/ondemand/writesellpicturebookHere's to all of your publishing dreams..." more
Thursday, October 2, 2014 3:05:25 PM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled What’s the difference between ‘new’ adult and ‘young’ adult? PLUS a contest!:
Jill said, "Guest post by Editor & Author of Writing New Adult Fiction Deborah Halverson, Writer's Digest Books (July 24, 2014), Sylvia Day (Foreword)I bet the most common first question I field after telling writers that my new book is..." more
Thursday, September 18, 2014 6:52:44 PM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled FIRST PAGE & QUERY WORKSHOPS:
Jill said, "For those who requested the FIRST PAGES WORKSHOP & the QUERY WORKSHOP... Time yourself and read your query and/or pages out loud for 5-8 minutes. Now, come read that to The Plot Whisper Martha Alderson & me, Literary Agent Jill Corcoran at..." more
Sunday, August 31, 2014 11:09:42 AM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled RESEARCHING AGENTS-Updated:
Jill said, "I am often asked, how does a writer go about finding an agent. Here is a short list of sites I compiled and recently updated. If you have more, please put them in the comments and I'll add them to the post.Websites for researching..." more
Thursday, August 28, 2014 12:09:31 PM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled Why I Reject a Novel Based on Your First Page:
Jill said, "Someone asked me the other day if I nix a manuscript based on the first page. Truthfully, I do.The first page indicates your voice and the quality of your writing. As an agent with a pretty full list of clients, I am looking only for writers who are..." more
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 12:01:19 PM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled Follow the Money! A Freelancer’s Financial Life:
Jill said, "Follow the Money! A Freelancer’s Financial Life by Jen ArenaInvoices, W-9s, royalty statements. There’s more to freelancing than just writing—sometimes it means dealing with the financial side. Last week, I went back over the past year to..." more
Monday, August 25, 2014 10:49:14 AM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled WHAT AM I LOOKING FOR IN SUBMISSIONS, FALL 2014-and yes, adult novels included:):
Jill said, "I am currently open ONLY to the following submissions:I recently read ‘Flora and Ulysses,’ by Kate DiCamillo and ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’ by Maria Semple and LOVED them!Both have a unique voice with an interesting take on their world...." more
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 1:35:33 AM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled Write, Revise, Repeat...:
Jill said, "Martha Alderson and I talked for a long, long, long time tonight and realized that we truly want to share our passion with more people--we meant it when we said our goal is to help you all learn about the craft of writing and the book biz. What we..." more
Monday, July 21, 2014 10:29:36 PM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled WRITING IS AN ART. PUBLISHING IS A BUSINESS.:
Jill said, "WRITING IS AN ART. PUBLISHING IS A BUSINESS.The word "Gatekeeper" regarding publishing is BS. I am not a gatekeeper as I am a woman/mother/wife/businesswoman (in that order!) that sees the opportunity cost of time with every client I work with, and..." more
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 1:54:41 PM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled Armed with the tools and the self-confidence of truly understanding the craft of writing, each one of you will make your writing dreams come true.:
Jill said, "So here's the thing...(and this is NOT a sales pitch but what I truly believe) you will DEFINITELY have a better understanding of on how to solidify your story's concept, identify its energetic markers, plot your novel scene by scene, amp up the..." more
Friday, July 4, 2014 7:52:29 PM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled STATE OF THE PUBLISHING INDUSTRY HAIKU:
Jill said, "paper books not deadself-pubbed e-books part of wholereaders reject dreck©Jill Corcoran 2011Three years later and my haiku commentary stands:)"The amount of time, heartache, frustration, and hell that these videos are saving me from is..." more
Friday, June 6, 2014 10:11:15 PM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled FIRST LINES FRIDAY-- First one:):
Jill said, "I am a huge fan of a fabulous first line. It truly sets the tone of your book and let's me know I am in for a great ride.I often tell writers to read the first line, first paragraph, first chapter of books, tons of books...just the first....to see..." more
Thursday, May 22, 2014 12:35:08 PM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled Watch Video 1 for FREE: HOW TO REVISE YOUR NOVEL/PB with Plot Expert Martha Alderson & Literary Agent Jill Corcoran:
Jill said, "STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTION on HOW TO REVISE YOUR ADULT, YA or MG NOVELPurchase full series here: vimeo.com/ondemand/reviseyournovelinamonthREVIEWSWendy Mcleod Macknight *****I just finished video 8 and all I can say is: WOW! I want to thank Jill and..." more
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 12:30:31 PM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTION on HOW TO REVISE YOUR ADULT, YA or MG NOVEL:
Jill said, "PLOTWRIMO: REVISE YOUR NOVEL IN A MONTH - Trailer from A Path To Publishing on Vimeo.In this 8 Video (5.5 hours) Series, Plot Expert Martha Alderson and Literary Agent Jill Corcoran provide step-by-step instruction on how to revise for a..." more
Monday, March 31, 2014 12:13:37 PM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled BIG NEWS for A PATH TO PUBLISHING!:
Jill said, " INTRODUCING Revise Your Novel in a Month WorkshopCongratulations! You have written a draft of a novel. You accomplished what many writers merely talk about and dream of doing – you have written an entire story from beginning to end. When you..." more
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 10:46:38 PM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled You query an agent based on their #MSWL (Manuscript Wish List) and you get a rejection--my perspective on what the agent was thinking and how to turn this lemon into lemonade:
Jill said, "So let me give you a little of what the agent was thinking and what positive reaction you can have from this....1) Agent was thinking he wants a certain book but although in your mind it is a perfect fit, in his mind he is looking for a certain..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:38:25 PM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled KENN NESBITT's new PB in NY TIMES!!!:
Jill said, "KISS, KISS GOOD NIGHT is today’s New York Times’ board book roundup! Kittens, lambs, bear cubs, bunnies and chicks all snuggle their way to sleep with the help of their mothers in “Kiss, Kiss Good Night.Kenn Nesbitt gives this..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:38:25 PM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled :
Jill said, "There are 3 things that, for me, distinguish a great writer:1)VOICE2)CHARACTER DEV3)PLOT in that order.Be unique. Be yourself. Be confident. Sign up for A PATH TO PUBLISHING online face-to-face writing workshops. Wether you..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:38:25 PM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled HOW TO CREATE A PUBLISHABLE NaNoWriMo Book:
Jill said, "Who of you are doing NaNoWriMo this year?Who of you have done it before and created characters and a story you love BUT when you went back to revise the manuscript in December or January you realized what you had was a 50K word HOT MESS?NaNoWriMo..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:38:25 PM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled YA ROMANCE #PITCHFEST:
Jill said, "Last YA ROMANCE PITCHFEST was so successful I am doing it again!I am actively looking for authentic YA romance and this pitchfest is specifically forYA ROMANCE ONLY!Please email me your pitch plus the first 1,000 words of your manuscript embedded..." more
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 9:05:28 AM
Jill Corcoran wrote a blog post titled Why does it take so long to hear back from agents and editors?:
Jill said, "So love this from Jill Corcoran Literary Agency's newest agent Eve Porinchak as a comment in the A Path To Publishing FB Group on why it takes so long to hear from agents/editors:I've been in this group and reading all the posts for some time. I am..." more