EN284a Writing Commercial Fiction

Here's the official word from the department: "We don't release results until after the Examination Board meeting in
June...you may tell them that their seminar result will be issued with their other results in the Summer."

Things to remember!

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Thanks for a terrific class!

Your presentations tomorrow can be turned in to me via email or in physical form (i.e. paper) if you prefer.

Just to be sure everyone sees them: Duotrope and Ralan are two of the sites I mentioned for finding submission guidelines.

Ralan.com - Home Page

Be sure to see Kemberlee's handouts for Wednesday: check "recent posts by others" on the page.

Fortunately, you already are.

Why You Should Read Ken Bruen the Master of Irish Noir From the mean streets of Galway comes one of the darkest and most underrated Irish crime writers. In honor of St Patrick’s Day, get thee Ken Bruen’s books says critic Allen Barra.

Post your favourite from the three exercises we did in class. Feel free to polish it if you feel inclined to do so.

A Definition of Author Platform | Jane Friedman But one thing that I know for sure: Editors and agents are attracted to authors who have this thing called “platform.”

Exercise: what's your favourite time period from the past? Why? How much do you *really* know about it?

FINAL PROJECT will include
1) indicating the 4 Facebook posts you think best reflect your voice
2) a reminder of your presentation/author role model
3) your short story with a list of the potential markets to which you can submit it (and why you've chosen them).