LIVE! Q & A Session
with Chuck Sambuchino, Editor of GUIDE TO LITERARY AGENTS and Author of FORMATTING & SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT
Have general questions about writing? How about working with literary agents or working with your manuscript? This Live Q&A Session with Chuck Sambuchino is the perfect opportunity for you to ask questions, live on the phone or post questions on this page in the comment section. You can also email your questions to info@namw.org.
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Welcome to NAMW, Chuck!
Date: Friday November 19, 2010
Time: 11 AM PDT |12 PM MDT | 1 PM CDT |2 PM EDT
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Telephone Number: (323) 417-0075
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About Chuck:
Chuck Sambuchino is an editor and a writer. He works for Writer’s Digest Books and edits two annual resources: GUIDE TO LITERARY AGENTS as well as CHILDREN’S WRITER’S & ILLUSTRATOR’S MARKET. He is also a humor book writer, with his book, HOW TO SURVIVE A GARDEN GNOME ATTACK, released in Sept. 2010 from Ten Speed Press / Crown. His first book was writing-related: the third edition of FORMATTING & SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT.
He is a produced playwright, with both original and commissioned works produced. His work has appeared in national and regional magazines, with recent articles in Watercolor Artist, Pennsylvania Magazine, The Pastel Journal, Cincinnati Magazine, Romance Writers Report and New Mexico Magazine. During the past decade, more than 600 of his articles have appeared in print. Sorche Fairbank of Fairbank Literary Representation is Chuck’s literary agent. To read his blog, visit www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog.
Besides that, Chuck is a husband, cover band guitarist, chocolate chip cookie fiend, and owner of a flabby-yet-lovable dog named Graham.
Chuck: Do you think that we should limit the number of metaphors we use when writing?
HI CHUCK,
My memoir is written with southern dialogue . How could I get help in writing dialogue effectively?
Hi Chuck! I have a very powerful material to write. The finished product will help lots of women . However, English is my second language. I need help. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
How should one choose the five or so books to compare in a proposal? Also, how many words should a non-fiction manuscript be before submitting it?
Hi Chuck, Is it advisable to have a completed non-fiction manuscript when pitching to agents? I am writing a memoir and although I feel clear on the main theme, it seems like the more I write, the more my story takes on different shapes. It seems like the process of getting it done will be endless! Does the agent need just enough to be interested or do they prefer the completed work?
Hi Chuck,
I’m writing a memoir. I, the adult, tell my story about a secret, which unfolds chronologically. But what about POV child, do I need to ever transition.
Also what is your opinion about what tense to use. I have heard conflicting advice.
Thks.