Miss Snark: The Index: Writing Conferences

Pack your stilettos and your manuscript: the whys and what-have-yous of writing conferences.

Index Topics: Listed in Alphabetical Order

The Crap-O-Meter strikes back, giving a stilleto to the throat of submitted query letters. #6 was highlighted as the best of the bunch.

First Page Crap-O-Meters I & II

The Crap-O-Meter: courageous Snarklings sent in the first page of their manuscripts for Miss Snark to peruse and see if their openings could snag the interest of an agent. "Is it Crap?" they asked. "85% of the time? Yes," she answered.

Agent Issues, Agent/Writer Relationship

The relationship between agent and writer isn't all gin fizzes and hugs. It's also air kisses.

Agent Issues, Finding an Agent

Well, that's pretty self-explanatory.

Agent Issues, General

It's not what you can do for your agent, it's what your agent can do for you. What to expect from an agent, from query letter to signging the deal. Miss Snark decribes the agent's side.

Agent Issues, Horror Stories and Cautionary Tales

Your mother told you not to be a writer. This is why. When agents go bad.

Agent Issues, Slush Pile Shenanigans

Whenever Miss Adventure hears the phrase "slush pile," she thinks of a delightful frozen drink with lots of mango and triple sec and tequila and orange and tequila. Slush pile? More like "lush pile." At any rate, Miss Snark dives into her slush pile. Herewith are some tales of nitwittery but also tips on how to rise out of the slush bile.

Blogs

To blog or not to blog: Miss Snark answers your questions about this newfangled interweb craze's effect on the publishing industry.

Contests

It's like Miss America, only for books! Miss Snark looks at writing contests.

Contracts

Are you signing your life away? Don't be a nitwit: know the facts about contracts.

Copyrights

If I just write "copyright" all over my manuscript, does that make it real? Read up about copyrights, the lock box of intellectual property.

eQueries

Miss Snark does not take eQueries!!! But some agents do. Learn the netiquette involved.

Editors

You might think your work is perfect, but actually, it's not. Why, when, and how to use an editor.

Ethics

Or, Don't Be James Frey. Ethical concerns in the publishing industry.

Exclusivity

It's mine, all mine! Miss Snark explains just how long an agent/editor's exclusive look should be.

Important TIps and Reminders, General Recommendations

Miss Snark issues pearls of wisdom about agents, publishing, the mechanics of submission. Important Nitwit Avoidance Tips inside!

International Issues

G'day mate! Publishing, that global business: Look here for answers on non-United States issues.

Manuscript

Manuscript Issues. All first page Crap-O-Meters listed here (Miss Snark includes a lot of helpful tips about manuscript writing in her critiques).

Miscellaneous

A little bit of this, a little bit of that, a whole lot of gin. Assorted odds and ends.

Miss Snark's Second Writing Contest

The Snarklings yet again open the floodgates of creativity. Miss Snark and Killer Yapp buy galloshes. And gin.

Money and Agents

It's all about the Benjamins: getting frank on agent advances, percentages, and the financial nitty-gritty. Nitwit tip: never give money to an agent!

Money and Publishing

What, publishing isn't just about promoting the fine art of writing and literature? The economics of the industry explained.

Pitching Your Work

Don't get behind in the count! Miss Snark discusses the tips and proper way to schmooze your manuscript to the movers and shakers.

Print On Demand Publishing: ePublishing and Self-Publishing

If I publish a book on iUniverse, and my mom and hairdresser bought it, does that mean I'm published? MIss Snark explains the self-publish mechanism and how it differs from the publishing industry.

Publishers' Marketplace

Make this the second bookmark, behind Miss Snark's sage page. Want an agent, a job, a peek at the book biz? Start here.

Publishing Industry

The light of snark illuminates the practices and peccidillos of the publishing industry.

Query Letters

A query letter is what you send to an agent about representation. Miss Snark describes the query process and the importance of a good letter.

Query Mistakes

Read these query mistakes, tattoo them on your forehead and recite them at night. Don't emulate these nitwits.

Miss Snark: The Index

Friday, February 24, 2006

Writing Conferences

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