Working With an Agent to Refine Your First 10 Pages
As many writers know, agents and editors won’t give your work more than 10 pages or so to make an impact. If you haven’t got them hooked by then, it’s a safe bet you won’t be asked for more material.
Make sure you’ve got the kind of opening they’re looking for! In this invaluable event, you’ll get to work with an agent to review and refine the first 10 pages of your novel or nonfiction book. You’ll learn what keeps an agent reading, what are the most common mistakes that make them stop, and the steps you need to take to correct them. The best part is that you’ll be working directly with an agent, who will provide feedback specific to your work.
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Short Short Story Competition Deadline Extended
We’re looking for short fiction stories! Think you can write a winning story in 1,500 words or less? Enter the 24th Annual Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Competition for your chance to win $3,000 in cash, get published in Writer’s Digest magazine, and a paid trip to our ever-popular Writer’s Digest Conference! Extended Deadline: January 15, 2024.
Get Started in Writing Bundle
If you are a first-time novelist looking for guidance, the updated Get Started in Writing Bundle is for you. With nine hand-picked resources, you will gain the skills you need to finally finish your draft! You’ll also get proven advice on how to become the business-savvy professional that agents seek and editors want to work with.
Learn to create a compelling story, edit your work for the professional level, push through procrastination, and increase your chances of getting published in today’s market. Embrace the writing journey and take your book from the first spark of inspiration all the way to the bestseller list.
Writer’s Digest Tutorials
With a growing catalog of instructional writing videos available instantly, we have writing instruction on everything from improving your craft to getting published and finding an audience. New videos are added every month!