tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48838172698185081072024-03-13T10:19:32.739-07:00Ashley Earley's BlogA young adult author that talks about books and writingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557540765700095098noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883817269818508107.post-44901782483596533922017-07-15T09:49:00.001-07:002017-07-15T09:49:29.639-07:00Starting a New Book Starting a new book can be intimidating.<br />
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But don't let your own creation get you down.<br />
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Last week, I finished the 3rd and final book in a trilogy I've been working on since the end of 2015. I didn't even want to finish the series, but I did, and I'm happy that I finished it. But the whole time I was working on it, another book idea was playing around in my head the whole time.<br />
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So, I started planning out the book I would write once I finished Enchanted #3. I wrote down every idea I could think of, every idea that could potentially become a scene, and even wrote out character descriptions. (I'm using Scrivener now. Feeling super professional over here.) While I sped through writing Enchanted #3, I was planning and having fun with the ideas for my next book.<br />
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And then, I finished Enchanted #3.<br />
And then, I panicked.<br />
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I panicked because that meant that I could start something new. New is scary. New is intimidating. It didn't matter that I had been writing out my plans for nearly a month. My next book was going to be brand new. Not part of a series with the same characters I've been playing around with for almost 2 years.<br />
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I was creating a new world. With new characters. A new writing style. A new feel. New. Everything was going to be new.<br />
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Which meant that I could totally screw something up.<br />
Which led to me walking around with a ball of nerves for several days while I took a break before jumping into this brand new, terrifying book that I was about to start writing.<br />
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What if I can't write it the way I want to? What if the writing is boring because I decided to change things up? What if the plot isn't unique enough? What if I can't show off my characters' personalities the way I want to? What if the fight scenes aren't exciting enough? What if the dialogue is stupid and not at all what I want?<br />
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Sure, there's always the revision process. I know this book can't be perfect, but telling myself didn't make me feel any better.<br />
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Change is scary. And I'm changing up my writing for this book to make things more exciting, or try to anyway. New is also scary. I'll be learning about my own characters and world as I write. I'll be throwing in a dash of badass scenes and a pinch of awesomeness. <br />
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Needless to say, it was a few days before I could actually sit down and start this new book. I only started yesterday, and it took me half a day to convince myself to sit my ass down and start writing it, but with every word I put down, I feel a jolt of excitement and nervousness. <br />
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But hey, I started it. I'm adding words. I'm going to slowly mold this book into what I want. And it's going to be my top-secret project until I'm ready to share it. I might share some character photos and scenery pictures, but the book is mine. All mine. And I'm going to work hard at this book until it's the book I want it to be. <br />
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Yes, starting something new is intimidating, but once you sit down and actually start it, it doesn't seem so big and scary anymore.<br />
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So go sit down at your desk and get started. <br />
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Good luck! <3<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557540765700095098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883817269818508107.post-67014945275996505432017-07-02T13:17:00.001-07:002017-07-02T13:17:07.708-07:00How to Write a Synopsis for Your Book I wrote a 1-2 page synopsis for the first time last month. I did a lot of research and ended up writing a synopsis for 2 of my books. I'd like to share some of what I found with you guys for those of you who are struggling to write a synopsis for your own book.<br />
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Writing a synopsis is a challenge. It can be kind of frustrating but also kind of fun jotting down all of the main parts of your books.<br />
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You should start by outlining your synopsis. What are the main things that happen in your book? Write down the main plot points. If you need a clear idea of everything that happened in your book, go through your book and write down what happens chapter-by-chapter. Then you can take what you have when you're finished and condense it to 1-2 pages. <br />
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After you have your outline, put it all together. Make it sound exciting/gripping. It will take a lot of work to get it down to 1-2 pages, but you can do it! I swear. It sucks, but you got this! You're shortening your book to 2 pages or less, but hey, it's longer than a query letter.<br />
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The most important part is to tell everything that happens. Don't try to use some fancy words to keep the reader/agent guessing. Literary agents want to know everything. Yes, even the ending. The beginning, middle, climax, and ending <i>all need to be included</i>. Reveal it all in the synopsis!<br />
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The last part you should do is edit. Edit, edit, edit. Your synopsis is <i>not</i> perfect after your first try. You need to revise it a few times. After writing it, you should edit it, and then step back from it for a few days before coming back to edit it again. <br />
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Sorry for not posting for a while, but good luck with your synopsis!<br />
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Alone in Paris</h3>
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by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13980145.Ashley_Earley" target="_blank">Ashley Earley</a></div>
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Publisher: CreatSpace</div>
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Release Date: April 1, 2017</div>
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Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance</div>
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<i>Breathe, Taylor. </i><br />
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Taylor Clay's family isn't exactly perfect. They may look the part with
the nice, big house and her dad's fancy job, but that's what's tearing
them apart. That, and her dad's sudden recurring drinking problem.
Though her family is close to falling apart, she never wished for
something like this to happen. She never wished for her father to drive
off a bridge. Especially not while they were on vacation; especially not
when her and her mom were in the car with him at the time.<br />
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<i>Breathe. </i><br />
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She's devastated after the fact. And it isn't helping that the papers
are gossiping about how the pristine lawyer could have driven off the
bridge on purpose. And just when she thinks nothing could possibly make
things worse, she realizes she's left alone with no relatives to care
for her.
So she's alone. Her parents are dead. And she's stuck in the country her
family was visiting for their vacation. She's alone in Paris.<br />
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<i>Just breathe. </i><br />
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Then Nathan walks into the picture. Funny, snarky, persistent, and
sometimes, just flat out rude, he annoys Taylor to no end. He won't
leave her alone, but Taylor doesn't know whether or not she should push
him away.<br />
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Ashley Earley is a 20-year-old author that is working toward her B.A. in
English with an emphasis in Creative Writing. When she’s not writing,
she’s posting on her blog, reading, obsessing over a book character, or
spending time with friends. Her obsession with books started at the age
of twelve, before developing into a love for writing at the age of
fourteen, when she wrote her first novel.<br />
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Her Thriller/Suspense short story, Chasing Hair of Gold, won first place in the 2016 Writer’s Digest Popular Fiction Awards.<br />
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You can visit her at <a href="http://www.ashleyearley.com/">www.ashleyearley.com</a>.<br />
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Here is a link to the wonderful blog that started this blog tour for me - be sure to check them out! <a href="http://fantasticflyingbookclub.blogspot.com/2017/04/tour-schedule-alone-in-paris-by-ashley-earley.html">http://fantasticflyingbookclub.blogspot.com/2017/04/tour-schedule-alone-in-paris-by-ashley-earley.html</a></div>
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I am beyond excited about sharing this book with you guys! It took 4 drafts, a lot of reformatting and rewriting to make this book as perfect as I could make it. So, I hope you guys really enjoy it.<br />
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I had my eyes set on this book cover halfway through writing it and by the time I was ready to publish, it was still there waiting for me so I would like to thank the artist, Melody Pond, for this gorgeous cover that represents my story so well. <br />
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But anyway, regarding today (the release day), I have <i>several</i> plans! If you're not following me on Twitter, Instagram or Tumblr yet, you need to be! Why? You may ask. BECAUSE I'M DOING A BUNCH OF COOL STUFF FOR ALONE IN PARIS' BIRTHDAY--THAT'S WHY!<br />
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Most of the fun will be happening on my Instagram, but my Tumblr and Twitter are attached to my Instagram, so anything that goes up on Instagram goes up on those other social media networks as well. But I would recommend starting at my Instagram page.<br />
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Now, I'm not going to reveal what all I will be doing for the release day. If you already follow me on Instagram, then you know that I've been trying to plan a lot of things but I'm also still deciding what I'm actually going to do. I mentioned possibly doing a giveaway for Alone in Paris bookmarks, a giveaway for a signed copy of Alone in Paris, and a Q&A with me where you can ask me anything (writing questions, questions about my book, and questions you want to know about me personally)! Point is, there is going to be a lot of activity on my pages today. You won't want to miss it, so head over to my page right now because this will be going on all day!<br />
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<b>How long should my query synopsis be?</b> When I first started sending my books out to agents, I found myself asking this too often. I felt like my synopsis was too long, or too short. It never seemed good enough. It never sounded professional enough. It didn't seem to bring forth my story--convey my book well.<br />
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Well, hopefully this will help you as it had helped me. Let's break this down.<br />
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A query synopsis should only be about 150-200 words in length. This is only a few paragraphs. I know that this seems pretty short, but it's actually the perfect length. Not too long, but also not too short. As Goldilocks would say, "It's <i>juuuuust</i> right."<br />
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This word-count will force you to pick 1-2 main points in your synopsis. You don't want to give too much away in your synopsis. You can't reveal every plot point. This won't hook your readers. Only drive 1-2 points and you're good to go!<br />
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If you're unsure about how to go about this, you can go to your bookshelf, or Goodreads.com, and read the synopsis of books that are similar to yours in genre. Then go on to write your own synopsis!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557540765700095098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883817269818508107.post-84444300516894644252017-03-18T09:52:00.001-07:002017-03-18T09:52:23.311-07:00ABOUT ALONE IN PARIS <span style="font-size: large;"> So I'm going to give some details about <i>Alone in Paris</i> today! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Alone in Paris</span></i></span></div>
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<i>About first loves and a betrayal that can be forgiven.</i></div>
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<i>About first loves and a betrayal that saves a young girl from herself.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Where the Idea for <i>Alone in Paris</i> Came From</b></span><br />
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I got the idea for the book <i>Alone in Paris</i> from a picture. The picture
was of a girl sitting next to a small pond. She was wearing a white
dress, and more importantly, she was alone. And I just imagined there
being the Eiffel Tower in the reflection of the pond.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The Idea For <i>Alone in Paris</i></b></span><br />
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I pictured the girl in the photograph alone, when I started writing
<i>Alone in Paris</i>, I had to figure out how she came to be alone. <br />
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I wondered how she came to be alone and thought about it for a while
until I came up with the idea about how she came to be by herself and
why. However, the story and where it would take me wasn't obvious. I
wasn't sure who my character was and where the story would go, and if I
could write a contemporary since I was used to writing fantasy. I was
struggling to figure out what kind of book <i>Alone in Paris</i> would be.<br />
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I wrote the first five chapters for <i>Alone in Paris</i>. But
I had been working on another book project at the time, and quickly
came to the conclusion that I couldn't write 2 books at once. So, I put
it away,
only to pick it up again 4 years later. I somehow finished it, and
writing it
wasn't so bad, even though it lacked battle scenes and scary creatures
lol. I've actually written another contemporary book since finishing <i>Alone in Paris</i>. <br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The Characters</span></b><br />
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I really enjoyed bringing Taylor and Nathan to life. I find them to be
wonderful characters that are lost in their own way. Their empty lives
bring them together, causing them to blossom. Though, Taylor might have
gotten lost a few times during the blooming of their relationship.<br />
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Finding each other led to them having fuller lives. Even when they
separated, they still had a very strong bond that 2 years of separation
couldn't break.<br />
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Nathan's parents are alive, but he fails to have a connection with them.<br />
Taylor's parents are dead but she had a connection with them that she was trying to keep intact. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> Favorite Character to Write</b></span><br />
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My favorite character to write was the main character, Taylor. It’s actually funny, sometimes it was miserable to write through Taylor’s eyes because she is a very broken character that doesn’t know how to move forward with her life. Her sadness consumed me at times. But she managed to pull through and find a way to move forward because of Nathan. Taylor was my favorite character to write because she could pull me into her world and her feelings projected onto me. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> Most Difficult Character to Write</b></span><br /><br />The most difficult was actually Nathan, because I did not want it to seem like that he was only there to make Taylor feel better. I didn’t want it to seem like that Nathan was Taylor’s only reason to move on. Taylor is stronger than that. She didn’t need a guy to help her through her struggles; she only needed someone to show her that it was possible to overcome those struggles. I wanted my readers to understand that Nathan was someone that Taylor could count on. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Character Names</b></span><br />
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Taylor Catherine Clay's name didn't come to me right away. If you notice the first chapter--in the beginning, I don't mention her name and weave around having to name her. It is because, when I first started writing <i>Alone in Paris</i>, I couldn't think of the perfect name for the girl that was stuck alone in Paris.<br />
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I had the same trouble with Nathan, too. I wanted his name to be "Nathan," but I wasn't entirely sure if the name fit him or if it was a good, memorable name that would make my readers swoon.<br />
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I did not want to mention Nathan's parents too much because I was worried that the book would teeter from the story of Taylor and her parents. I mentioned Nathan's parents when it was needed and made it relatively clear what type of relationship Nathan had with both of his parents. His father: a distant man that wants his son to succeed. His mother: a loving figure that keeps herself between Nathan and his father.<br />
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In the book, I switch to past events that happened that led up to Taylor ending up alone. I wanted to show Taylor's relationship with her parents and show how she was dealing with what was happening with her father. I wanted to show her feelings and how everything led up to Paris. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>About The Main Character (Taylor Catherine Clay)</b></span><br />
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At first, I wasn't sure who I wanted my main character to be. I wasn't sure what her personality was going to be or how exactly I wanted her to react to the accident. <br />
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I didn't want to show Taylor's sadness in the very beginning, I wanted
to slowly bring it to the surface. I was afraid the book would seem
rushed if I just jumped to the point, so I spaced it out and, instead,
showed what a typical day looked like for her. I showed the mask she
puts on when she's able to get out of bed and act like a normal person,
while at the same time, showing that she is anything but what she puts
off when she leaves her gloomy apartment.<br />
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From the beginning, I knew that I wanted her to be wary of Nathan. I wanted her to be reluctant to be around him, or talk to him. I didn't want her to like him right away. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Location and Culture</b></span><br />
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6P9fSYEeFF8/WCx3LnurUpI/AAAAAAAAFks/HyFStcQJ6DQITjhrVaybb3j07Lo_ufrUACLcB/s1600/111175.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6P9fSYEeFF8/WCx3LnurUpI/AAAAAAAAFks/HyFStcQJ6DQITjhrVaybb3j07Lo_ufrUACLcB/s320/111175.jpg" width="320" /></a>I did quite a bit of research for <i>Alone in Paris</i>. I planned the distance from the Eiffel Tower from the hotel that Taylor and her family were staying at. I also looked at a lot of Paris streets so that I could describe everything around Taylor. I added my own twists on some of the destinations, like the coffee house that Taylor and Nathan frequently visit. As well as the secret pond that Taylor loves, which was inspired by the picture that inspired the creation of the book.<br />
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The pond that is in the book is hidden behind hedges that only locals know about, but it is frequently forgotten despite the beauty it holds. Taylor loves the hidden spot and goes there often, introducing it to Nathan once she trusts him enough to think that he would take equal joy in it. <br />
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The abandoned apartment building was inspired by an apartment that I once stayed in (not abandoned, of course) with my family when we visited another country. We stayed in a rundown apartment building for a month, and I never trusted the elevator. It made sketchy sounds and was really small. I always raced my brother up the stairs. <br />
The building in the book, however, I pictured to be a grander rundown building. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The Ending</b></span><br />
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I hardly plan for how my books will end. I don't usually think of the ending until I'm about halfway through a book. However, as the pages for <i>Alone in Paris</i> stacked up, I knew that I was coming to the end. But I wasn't sure <i>how</i> I was going to end it. I didn't come up for the ending until I was 2 chapters away.<br />
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JnBSwiu707o/WCx5A4Fo15I/AAAAAAAAFk8/iXRi5ajAjJs5esqQ-WH9Ek6_RVoMTegEQCLcB/s1600/220px-Love_padlocks_on_the_Butchers%2527_Bridge_%2528Ljubljana%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JnBSwiu707o/WCx5A4Fo15I/AAAAAAAAFk8/iXRi5ajAjJs5esqQ-WH9Ek6_RVoMTegEQCLcB/s1600/220px-Love_padlocks_on_the_Butchers%2527_Bridge_%2528Ljubljana%2529.jpg" /></a> I wanted the ending to be smooth and leave my readers satisfied with how Taylor and Nathan's story came to a close. I also wanted to leave my readers guessing with how things continued between them. I wanted to make it clear that just because the book ended, it didn't mean that Taylor and Nathan's story was over. Their lives continued on beyond <i>Alone in Paris</i>. While there will not be a sequel for <i>Alone in Paris</i>, I wanted to show my readers that my characters' story wasn't over. <br />
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I hope that the ending will be viewed by my readers as I intended it, and more importantly, I hope that readers like it. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557540765700095098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883817269818508107.post-13363470404376025732017-03-03T10:29:00.000-08:002017-03-03T10:29:00.614-08:00The Disadvantages of Self-Publishing I had talked about <a href="http://ashleyearleywrites.blogspot.com/2017/02/the-advantages-of-self-publishing.html">the advantages of self-publishing</a> a while ago and now I'm going to talk about the disadvantages. <br />
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<b> You will have to stop writing to edit and revise, format your book for publication and research. </b>You won't have time for a writing project while you search for a cover designer, format your book as an ebook or paperback, research the best way to promote your book, <i>and so much more</i>. A lot goes into self-publishing. It is far from easy, and the craziness does not stop once your book is released. You have to promote it after that and spread word about your book and pitch it to people, and etc. Like I said: A LOT GOES INTO SELF-PUBLISHING. You are the writer, the publisher, the marketer, and more. You alone are a publishing company. <br />
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<b>You have to promote your own book. </b>Super time consuming and an aggravation to some authors, since we are usually trying to stay off the Internet to write. Promotion is a tricky thing, and if you self-publish, <i>you</i> are 100% responsible for this. We are trying to spread out brand, but we can't Tweet about our book 10 times in a row. That is not how to get more followers and likes. You can absolutely promote your book on social media, but you need to also promote yourself. Tell people about <i>you</i> and what you're doing and about the things you like. Promoting through social media is a fin line that you need to pay close attention to. Take the time to update people on social media. It will be beneficial to you and your followers. <br />
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have to be very active on your social media accounts and create blogs
and a lot more to keep your readers aware of what you're doing. You are
the marketer for your own book. Traditional publishers don't usually put
in the time to market new authors but the difference here is that your
book is most likely only available to purchase online.<br />
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<b>You pay for everything yourself.</b> Book covers, editing services, marketing on websites, ordering and sending out Advance Reader Copies to gain reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. It all costs money and you are responsible for paying for it all. <br />
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<b>You are responsible for revisions/editing.</b> I had also put this on the advantages list. Revisions can be either a good thing or a bad thing for some authors. A lot of authors do not know what is necessary and what is unnecessary. Taking things out of their books can be difficult, or nearly impossible. There are parts that could use some speeding up, or slowing down. And there are chunks that probably need to be taken out completely. As authors, we believe that every word is necessary and contributes to our book in some special way. This is not always true. There are things that need to be taken out and added to our books. Author need to pay close attention to identify such things.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557540765700095098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883817269818508107.post-30154452930695010172017-02-18T10:58:00.000-08:002017-02-18T10:58:27.191-08:00The Advantages of Self-Publishing I have self-published 2 books now and I wanted to share some advantages of self-publishing with you guys now that I feel that I have enough experience. Sometime down the line, I will write disadvantages to self-publishing as well so you can decide the best route for yourself. <br />
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<b>You basically have total say in the book cover. </b>This does come out of your own time and pocket. I would not recommend making your own unless you have experience and can make the cover look professional and realistic. It is better to search for a really good cover designer. These can be hard to come by but I have found a few by taking the time to search. <br />
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VlpJpLscjVY/WKiZS9v2NGI/AAAAAAAAGOg/uEwmDpBBPFsLIXlqrtNkyvRRCTvytJbIwCLcB/s1600/IMG_2480.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VlpJpLscjVY/WKiZS9v2NGI/AAAAAAAAGOg/uEwmDpBBPFsLIXlqrtNkyvRRCTvytJbIwCLcB/s320/IMG_2480.JPG" width="320" /></a> <b>You basically have total say in the format of your book.</b> This also comes out of your own time. Formatting your book is just as time consuming as revising. It takes a
lot of time to decide on what looks best and what matches the theme of
your book. Fonts, paper dimensions and headers take up a lot of time and
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<b>You get most of the royalties.</b> Usually by self-publishing an author can get anywhere between 60% to 90% of the royalties. <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/">Smashwords</a> and <a href="https://kdp.amazon.com/">Kindle Direct Publishing</a> gives you about 90%. This was a pretty big part of it for me because I wrote the book, revised, revised, and revised it some more, so I wanted to get most of the money because I put in a lot of work. I'm not saying that traditional publishers don't put in a lot of work; I'm only saying that I did not want to be paid in advances for my books. I wanted to try my hand at self-publishing to see how I would like it and to test the waters to see how much I could make on my own. <br />
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<b>You are responsible for revisions/editing.</b> Revising is a hassle, I know. It is probably the #1 thing I hate because I struggle to delete unneeded parts. But I have complete control of what I want to delete and change. I am completely open to criticism, so I always send my books to my beta reader to see what she has to say about parts of my book and then I go back to fix them before sharing it with her again. But if I feel like something is too important to delete, I try to find a way to make that part better instead. <br />
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<b>No deadlines.</b> You can take your time finishing your book to make it as good as it can be. If you're writing a series, then this should be very important to you. Life often gets in the way of our plans to write, so it can take a while to finish writing a book and then revising it several times. All of these things are very time consuming. Having a deadline can pressure us to just write, whether it is good material or not.<br />
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All of these are reasons why<i> I</i> self-published. It doesn't mean it's for
everyone. I hope one day I will get a book published traditionally, just
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557540765700095098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883817269818508107.post-63937585235978137812017-02-17T14:06:00.001-08:002017-02-17T14:06:18.396-08:00First YouTube Vlog Where I Talk About Alone in Paris<span style="font-size: large;"> Here is an awkward video of me telling you guys about <i>Alone in Paris</i> in video-form! </span><br />
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I was so nervous filming this video that I had to take separate videos so I wouldn't stumble over my words lol. I enjoyed filming it despite being super self-conscious while I filmed this 45 second video. I hope to do more YouTube videos in the future but my videos don't look so great when I film them on my phone and I don't have a video recorder. We'll see. If I step into the YouTube community, it will be to share writing tips/advice. Let me know what you think of this in the comments!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557540765700095098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883817269818508107.post-71030946821018168702017-02-14T11:51:00.001-08:002017-02-14T11:51:45.538-08:00What I Do When I Can't Write.... What I do when I can't write.... I'm going to be telling you guys a lot today. <br />
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I don't like it when I can't write. Now, I'm not talking about not being able to write because to every writer's good ol' pal writer's block. And I'm not talking about when you have to miss a day or two of writing because of a busy schedule.<br />
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Oh no. I'm talking about not being able to write for weeks - sometimes months. Yeah, I know you cringed too.<br />
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I'm a college student entering my second year of classes. I'm also a college student that is transferring colleges as soon as Spring 2017 is over. By June, I'll probably be in Colorado. Between now and then, I have to survive my classes, pack up my house because my family is moving too, get my grades and transcripts all figured out and ready at this new college, and get everything settled at my new college. I have to sign up for classes and such from across the country and make sure all of my classes apply to this new school. Talk about stress.<br />
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I quit one of my jobs a few months ago in the hope that by having one job and three classes, I would have time to write and pack between the work. NOPE.<br />
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Two months in to this semester and I'm slowly going crazy because the only form of writing I've been able to do is in my journal and blogs. And where is the fun in writing about myself and my problems? I want to write about someone that fights dragons, and I don't fight dragons or wield any sort of weapons for dragon fighting for that matter.<br />
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But I do on paper. When I write, the main character is always me and I'm always a badass. But when I'm out in the normal world too much, I don't feel like a badass. I want to have a balance of being in the normal and fictional world. <br />
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Sometimes I want to write so much that it's physically painful when I can't. I don't have an hour to sit down and create new characters and new settings and a new book. And it breaks my heart. <br />
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I want to get back to writing. NOW. I want a way to relieve all this stress and worry and put it into my writing. <br />
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These are all the things I want to do this year and now I'm starting to worry that I won't be able to get through half of them. Yes, I have time over this summer to write and edit. BUT I WANT TO WRITE NOW!!! <br />
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My goal after spring break is to start on item #1. Editing isn't the same as writing, but it's something. And I'll take anything that has to do with my own books right now.<br />
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So yeah, that was my blow up. I'm cool now and ready to go to my next class to take a quiz so I can keep moving forward to get to spring break. I'm determined to start back on writing after spring break. Maybe even over spring break, I don't know. I'm going to California to visit a friend and she might not like it if I split my time between her and my manuscript lol. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557540765700095098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883817269818508107.post-33402031077942993952017-02-12T13:25:00.003-08:002017-02-12T13:27:30.802-08:00Alone in Paris BLOG Hey guys! I have some news. Not big news, but news.<br />
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I started an <i>Alone in Paris</i> blog so you guys have one place to go to look at anything involving Alone in Paris. Here is the link, <a href="http://aloneinparisbook.blogspot.com/">http://aloneinparisbook.blogspot.com.</a><br />
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And now I'm going to tell you a little bit about it. So I came up with the idea to start a blog for <i>Alone in Paris</i> about 4 hours ago, while I was procrastinating. I'm supposed to be studying right now. I'm struggling to focus. I'll study for my quiz eventually, don't worry.<br />
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But anyway, I came up with the idea thanks to #authorlifemonth. I've been actively posting on Instagram to get connected with you all and to inform you about my writing/author journey. It's been fun and I have 16 more days to go so the fun isn't over yet! But since I'm doing #authorlifemonth, I got the idea to make a blog that only involves things for AIP. Nothing super fancy, but fun nonetheless.<br />
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Anything that has to do with AIP will be posted to this blog. Pictures, collages, snippets, quotes, chapters, and the book trailer I plan to release at the end of this month will all be posted to this website. Everything you need to know about AIP will be on this website is basically what I'm saying. <br />
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I hope you all enjoy this new addition to <i>Alone in Paris</i>. Thank you all for the support and I hope you guys have fun with this!<br />
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The streets of Paris are crowded. Because of this, I don’t want to stay long. People surround the marketplace on the corner as I walk by. I dodge and weave through the horde of tourists, careful not to touch, or bump anyone as I walk by. The owner of the market is yelling in French. I don’t understand most of what he shouts, only catching the words fruit, vegetables, and fresh. <br />
Being so confined around all these people is making my heart race. There is barely enough space between the bodies for me to get through. People are talking over each other as they try to push their way closer to the market. I flinch away whenever someone gets too close to knocking into me.<br />
Just one more block, I tell myself. My hands are twitching at my sides, tempted to push and shoulder my way through the crowd just to reach the other side. It’s nearly impossible to see beyond the cluster to know where it ends. I just want to make it through before I have a panic attack.<br />
I finally break through the last of the people, thankfully without being touched or shoved. I let out a long, shaky sigh and run my sweaty hands down my jeans. I hate leaving my apartment. Always have, and always will. <br />
It’s another block before I reach my destination, but when I push open the door to the bookstore, I’m filled with relief. The bell above the door chimes, announcing the arrival of a customer as I step inside. A woman looks up from behind a heavy, wooden desk that is off to the side of the shop. She smiles at me before making her way to me. I smile back weakly. <br />
“Are you looking for anything in particular?” she asks when she reaches me.<br />
“No, just browsing,” I tell her, lying through my forced smile. We stand there in awkward silence for a long moment until I finally walk away. Once I’m out of sight, I let the fake smile fall from my lips. <br />
The store is empty of anyone else but the owner and me, giving me full-range to wander. I take in the floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, walking until I come to the CLASSICS shelf. I begin scanning the spines of the books, quickly reading their titles before letting my eyes continue to wander.<br />
My search ends when the title, Jane Eyre, stares back at me. I pick it off the shelf and flip through the pages. I was obsessed with the book in high school, reading it several times to grasp every detail. Every word added to the mystery of the plot. I missed reading it.<br />
But I can’t have it.<br />
I may never get to read every word the book holds in its pages again. <br />
“Have a good day,” the lady calls from behind her desk as I make my way to the exit, only to be overwhelmed by the crowd again.<br />
“Thank you,” I answer in a small voice. <br />
After pushing my way back through the crowd, I make a sharp right to walk down an alley. When I come to the end of the alley, I make a left and then pass three iron staircases before walking up the fourth. I glance around before opening the door.<br />
Once inside, I turn and immediately lock the door. With a sigh, I close my eyes and lean against it. I made it. <br />
Pushing off the door, I walk into the main entrance and up the creaking staircase. The banisters are crooked with cobwebs in between the balusters. The paint is cracked and chipped away in numerous places here and there. A thick coating of dust also covers the railing. My nose wrinkles at just the thought of running my hand over it. <br />
The old complex has five floors, and my apartment is at the very top. Though there is an elevator, I never dared to trust it. I’m willing to take my chances with the creaky stairs, even though the steps are rotten, old, and rickety.<br />
I turn left when I reach the top and walk to the end of the hallway—to the last door on the right. I head straight for my bedroom when I walk in, passing right by the kitchen and the bathroom right across from it, without so much as glancing inside. I have a tiny living room, too, with a beat-up sofa.<br />
I push my bedroom door open and head straight for my window seat, where I intend to stay for the next few hours; settled into the old, dusty cushions as I read. I did not have anything new to read or Jane Eyre, but I will gladly read what I have because it is better than nothing. I glance out the window and down at the street, where I had just come from. People still clutter the sidewalks, chatting and walking, barely taking in their surroundings. <br />
I go to my collection of books that I have piled beside the rocking chair, analyzing each one as I think about what I’m in the mood to read. I have read each one front-to-back more than once. Though I am grateful to have found them, knowing each one by heart took away the excitement and wonderment of the story they held.<br />
I settle on Tuck Everlasting before going back to my bench seat. The old book smell hits me when I open the pages. <br />
I read the words slowly as I sink into the story. I become part of the book. I become part of every book I read, making it seem like I belong in every reality, not just my own. <br />
I can sink into a story like I belong in it—like I’m meant to be part of it. Since I’m alone, there isn’t much else to do but slip into another reality.<br />
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Night has settled over Paris. The streets have cleared of the crowds, and the city has been lit up. I set my book down, deciding to go for a walk. The Eiffel Tower is only a few blocks away. Now that there aren’t many people out, I can walk there without having to fight my way through mobs of gawking tourists.<br />
Once downstairs, I glance out the window by the door to see if anyone is in the alley. I never use the front door. The apartment complex has been abandoned for years, and it should still be abandoned. I’m trespassing, so I can’t let anyone see me walking out. I can’t let anyone find me living here.<br />
When I’m sure no one is around, I open the door and step out into the cool night. The barren alley is dark and intimidating as I try to find my way to the street. It isn’t until I make a right that I can see again. The light from the street is visible at the end of the alley.<br />
I head in the direction of the Eiffel Tower when I exit the alley, relieved to be out of the dark. I stay to the far side of the sidewalk, even though there are few people out. As I pass restaurant and café windows, I glance inside to see busy servers and chatty customers. Most people are partying or having dinner—that’s why no one else is walking the streets.<br />
I walk down a few more blocks until I’m standing in front of the tower. It’s lit up, brightening up the cloudy sky with its spectacular lights. No moon or stars are visible, leaving people to appreciate the tower’s beauty while the clouds hover above the nine hundred, eighty-six-foot tower. <br />
There are only a few people scattered around the park, most strolling under the four arches. I turn to face the nearly-empty park. <br />
Across the park is an overgrown vegetation that hides a small iron gate. Beyond the iron gate holds one of my most precious hiding places. There is almost never anyone here. As I push back the overgrown hedges, I think of The Secret Garden. This place is just as mysterious and magnificent, if not more special.<br />
I click open the gate and step into the small park. <br />
String lights twinkle in the trees, illuminating the small pond with gold flakes that remind me of stars. The water is flat—smooth like glass. It would be as dark as the sky if it weren’t for the lights on the trees. A bench rests under the trees, half hidden in the overgrown willows all around the park. <br />
I walk over to the pond and sit at the edge with my knees pulled to my chest. I look down at my reflection in the water to find my blue eyes staring back at me. My long brown hair rests on my shoulders, warm and soft. I reach up and twirl a strand around my finger. <br />
I sigh, letting my hand fall, tempted to touch the still water instead—to make it ripple. I stare at the small lights that shine around my reflection and at the image of the Eiffel Tower that looms above me in the pond. I turn my eyes to the illuminated structure above me. No matter how many times I look at it, I never get tired of the sight. <br />
I reach out, allowing a single finger to touch the surface of the water. It ripples under my touch. The lights shimmer as the tiny waves flow across the water, faintly blurring my lonely reflection in the process. <br />
Lonely. My heart grips as the word crosses my mind. So many different feelings come with the word, not just loneliness. The word went beyond its definition. Loneliness has a deeper meaning to those who truly know what it means to be alone.<br />
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I’m lying on my back in bed, staring up at the spider-web infested ceiling as the sound of my demanding stomach fills the room. I doubt I have enough money for food, but my stomach is not listening to reason. <br />
I sigh as my stomach rumbles hungrily again, before jumping up and going over to the window. It’s late afternoon; the streets are busy again, but I’m tired of being cooped up in my small apartment.<br />
I push away from the window and grab my worn messenger bag from the rocking chair that’s in the corner. I speed down the stairs and out of the building though I have no idea where I’m headed.<br />
I pause at the end of the alley, hesitating as I take in all the people. My stomach growls again, giving me the push I need to head into the crowd. <br />
After wandering for several blocks, I catch the beautifully sweet scent of fresh croissants. My stomach growls again, and I quietly groan for one of the pastries. I look up across the road and into the bakery’s window. The sight and scent makes my mouth water and stomach rumble. <br />
I touch the messenger bag at my waist, wondering if I have enough for at least one small pastry. I quickly discard the thought before my stomach can growl again.<br />
Doubting I have the money, I tear my eyes away from the window and force my legs to carry me away. Having no destination in mind, just knowing I have to get away from the delicious, fresh, mouthwatering pastries that call: Come back! Eat us! We’re delicious!<br />
I don’t know how far I walk before I decide to stop, but when I do, I’m hit with the need to sketch the scene in front of me. A little florist cart sits between an ice cream shop and a clothing store. A woman in her late fifties is tending to the flowers around her cart. <br />
This is what I want to sketch, I decide, taking a seat on a bench just across the street. I take my sketchbook out of my messenger bag and begin. I sit there for who knows how long as I capture the light of the sun on the flowers, and the joyful looks on little kids as they walk out with their ice cream cones. <br />
I can tell I’ve been sitting in one place for a long time by the stiffness in my muscles, but it doesn’t seem like all that much time has passed before my masterpiece is finished.<br />
“Excuse me, young lady,” an old, frail voice comes from behind me. I jump, turning to find the owner of the voice. A man in his late sixties is staring down at me with a pleasant smile. I don’t bother to force a smile as I stand with the intention to leave. He holds up a hand to stop me, then, once he has my attention, points to my sketchbook. “You are quite talented. May I?”<br />
I hesitate, looking down at the book in my hand, then at him again. I finally hand it over with the thought that if he wanted to steal it, the old man wouldn’t be able to get far. He looks back down at my sketch for a few long moments as I impatiently shift my weight from foot to foot. He finally looks up at me, his eyes glistening. <br />
“It’s my wife’s birthday today, and she loves art,” he tells me. “May I buy this from you to give to her?”<br />
My hand subconsciously moves to my demanding stomach. How much is he willing to pay for an amateur drawing? Right on time, my stomach quietly growls, and I decide that I don’t care. I just need enough money to buy a pastry to quiet my stomach.<br />
I nod in agreement. The old man rummages around in his pocket for a moment before handing me a ten. My eyes almost bulge. <br />
“Thank you,” he says just before walking off. I turn and watch him cross the street to speak with the florist. She hands him a single red rose before he shimmies into the ice cream shop.<br />
I watch through the window as he stops at a table—where a woman about his age sits, reading a book. He taps her on the shoulder before handing her the rose. A wide, happy smile spreads across her face. He hands her my sketch next. She stares down at it for a long moment, before standing to hug her husband. The whole scene is sweet. <br />
I watch them for a while longer before jumping up to march down to the bakery for something to eat.<br />
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Below are samples of the queries I wrote. <br />
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Writing a query letter is difficult and it takes time, so don't get discouraged. It takes me forever to write a query letter, and even when I'm done, I don't feel like it's good enough. These are just some samples, you can tweek it however you'd like. Make it your own! <br />
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Dear (AGENT'S NAME),</div>
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I am seeking representation for (TITLE OF BOOK), a YA
contemporary romance (INSERT YOUR OWN GENRE HERE) of approximately (WORD COUNT)-words.</div>
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I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your
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Sincerely,</div>
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Ashley Earley</div>
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Email: (INSERT EMAIL ADDRESS)</div>
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Reliable phone number: (INSERT PHONE NUMBER)</div>
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Website: <a href="http://www.ashleyearley.com/">www.ashleyearley.com </a>(INSERT WEBSITE IF YOU HAVE ONE)</div>
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<span class="field-data"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dear Editor (IF YOU ARE SENDING THIS TO A SPECIFIC EDITOR, ADDRESS THEM BY NAME), </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<span class="field-data">(PUBLISHING HOUSE NAME) has a proud history of publishing quality
romantic fiction (INSERT THE GENRE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HERE) and I am submitting my YA contemporary romance novel (AGAIN, INSERT YOUR OWN GENRE HERE), (TITLE OF BOOK) for your consideration. </span><br />
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<span class="field-data">I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for
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<span class="field-data">Sincerely, </span><br />
<span class="field-data">Ashley Earley </span><br />
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<span class="field-data">Email: (INSERT EMAIL ADDRESS)</span><br />
<span class="field-data">Reliable phone number: (INSERT PHONE NUMBER)</span><br />
<span class="field-data">Website: <a href="http://www.ashleyearley.com/">www.ashleyearley.com</a> </span></span>(INSERT WEBSITE IF YOU HAVE ONE)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Query I used for <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Alone-Paris-Standalone-Young-Romance-ebook/dp/B01MZ7EW4E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486140461&sr=8-1&keywords=ALONE+IN+PARIS"><i>Alone in Paris</i></a>: </b></span><br />
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<span id="freeText6137554452779532857"><i>Breathe, Taylor.</i><br /><br />Taylor
Clay's family isn't exactly perfect. They may look the part with the
nice, big house and her dad's fancy job, but that's what's tearing them
apart. That, and her dad's sudden recurring drinking problem.<br />Though
her family is close to falling apart, she never wished for something
like this to happen. She never wished for her father to drive off a
bridge. Especially not while they were on vacation; especially not when
her and her mom were in the car with him at the time.<br /><br /><i>Breathe.</i><br /><br />She's
devastated after the fact. And it isn't helping that the papers are
gossiping about how the pristine lawyer could have driven off the bridge
on purpose. And just when she thinks nothing could possibly make things
worse, she realizes she's left alone with no relatives to care for her.<br />So
she's alone. Her parents are dead. And she's stuck in the country her
family was visiting for their vacation. She's alone in Paris.<br /><br /><i>Just breathe.</i><br /><br />Then
Nathan walks into the picture. Funny, snarky, persistent, and
sometimes, just flat out rude, he annoys Taylor to no end. He won't
leave her alone, but Taylor doesn't know whether or not she should push
him away.</span><br />
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Be sure to pay attention to the guidelines that literary agents and publishers require when you query them. They will give you a specific amount of pages or chapters that they want from your book, they might ask for a bio, and may ask for a few other things. Carefully read over what each agent asks for. Every agent and publisher is different, and therefore, want different things. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557540765700095098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883817269818508107.post-16663593132278940342017-01-21T12:20:00.001-08:002017-01-21T12:20:19.306-08:00Quotes from Alone in Paris Bookmarks I'm not revealing the bookmarks for <i>Alone in Paris</i> just yet but I will tell you guys the quotes that I've included. I will be hosting a giveaway for a few bookmarks on my Instagram account sometime next week, so check that out! My Instagram is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashley_earley/">@ashley_earley. </a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">He stares at me—taking me in—with his lips slightly parted. I struggle to hold myself in place as we gawk at each other. I want so desperately to run, but something is holding me in place.</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557540765700095098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4883817269818508107.post-32835877912256574232017-01-14T11:45:00.000-08:002017-01-14T11:45:00.346-08:00Now Available for Pre-Order: Alone in Paris<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Alone in Paris</i> is now available for pre-order!! </span><br />
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