May 20, 2011 (Whoops! Obviously, this blog didn't cross post like it was supposed to, well better late than never.)
Hello to All of You Submitting Manuscripts,
After lots of research and through practice, I have configured a bare bones list of requirements for submitting a manuscript. The proper format for submissions is, first and foremost, whatever the person you are submitting to requests. No specifics stated, then follow standard format.
Your Contact Information (at the top of your submission or on a cover letter and definitely on your query letter)
Your Title and Pen Name (if applicable)
Your story (or other requirement such as blurb or synopsis)
1 inch margins
Double spaced
Typed in 12 point Courier New (though some are accepting Times New Roman)
5 space indent
Space down 10 lines then start chapter
ALWAYS CHECK DESIRED SPECIFIC FORMAT EACH TIME YOU SUBMIT!!!
I hope this helps anyone entering the process.
Happy writing and fruitful submissions,
Carolyn Haven
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
ApolloCon
August 2, 2011
August ain’t so late, or at least that’s what I’ll try to convince myself. Eek, so many great things have been happening. I went to ApolloCon in June, presented by the Houston Science Fiction Association (HFSA), and met some incredibly amazing people. Of which I will only be able to mention a few.
The panelists and guests of honor were wonderful, sat on several panels then also made themselves available for friendly conversations with fans, authors, and others with just something interesting to say.
Martha Wells, Ann Vandermeer, Jeanne Gomoll, Rocky Kelley, Lou Antonelli (always a favorite panelist of mine), Dr. Paul Abell, Reverend Keri Bas, Jayme Lynn Blaschke, Michael Bracken, Chris N. Brown, David H. Brummel, Ahliana Byrd, David Bennett Carren, Chuck Coshow, Bill Crider, Marianne Dyson, Gabrielle S. Faust, Melanie Fletcher, Larry Friesen, O.M. Grey, Bennie Grezlik, Mark B. Hall, Kim Kofmel, Alexis Glynn Latner, Stina Leicht (another fave panelist), A. Lee Martinez (a man of incredible talent and surprising humility – I might have been prompted to write that), C.J. Mills, Cat Osborne, Katy Pace, Lawrence Person, K. Hutson Price (the coolest 8th grade teacher in Texas and a fave panelist), Patrice Sarath, Mel. White, and many more.
The Four Redheads of the Apocalypse had excellent advice and comments to offer for impending doom and took the time to write them down in the front of my book. Rhonda Eudaly, Julia S. Mandala, Linda L. Donahue, and Dusty Rainbolt (all fave panelists) put together a hilarious tale. The premise is:
Death, War, Famine, and Plague have died. Now their wives are taking over. Too bad they don’t have a clue how to do their new jobs. Look out world, here come the Four Redheads of the Apocalypse!
You can find their books at www.yarddogpress.com
Please take time to look up some of these authors. You might just find a new favorite author.
Again, the ultimate message to writers is WRITE. Good, bad, ugly, uglier, doesn’t matter if it’s not written.
The next Conventions I hope to attend are:
ArmadilloCon 33 – August 26-28, 2011 in Austin, TX www.armadillocon.org
FenCon VIII – September 23-25, 2011 in Addison, TX www.fencon.org
Hope to see y’all there,
Carolyn Haven
August ain’t so late, or at least that’s what I’ll try to convince myself. Eek, so many great things have been happening. I went to ApolloCon in June, presented by the Houston Science Fiction Association (HFSA), and met some incredibly amazing people. Of which I will only be able to mention a few.
The panelists and guests of honor were wonderful, sat on several panels then also made themselves available for friendly conversations with fans, authors, and others with just something interesting to say.
Martha Wells, Ann Vandermeer, Jeanne Gomoll, Rocky Kelley, Lou Antonelli (always a favorite panelist of mine), Dr. Paul Abell, Reverend Keri Bas, Jayme Lynn Blaschke, Michael Bracken, Chris N. Brown, David H. Brummel, Ahliana Byrd, David Bennett Carren, Chuck Coshow, Bill Crider, Marianne Dyson, Gabrielle S. Faust, Melanie Fletcher, Larry Friesen, O.M. Grey, Bennie Grezlik, Mark B. Hall, Kim Kofmel, Alexis Glynn Latner, Stina Leicht (another fave panelist), A. Lee Martinez (a man of incredible talent and surprising humility – I might have been prompted to write that), C.J. Mills, Cat Osborne, Katy Pace, Lawrence Person, K. Hutson Price (the coolest 8th grade teacher in Texas and a fave panelist), Patrice Sarath, Mel. White, and many more.
The Four Redheads of the Apocalypse had excellent advice and comments to offer for impending doom and took the time to write them down in the front of my book. Rhonda Eudaly, Julia S. Mandala, Linda L. Donahue, and Dusty Rainbolt (all fave panelists) put together a hilarious tale. The premise is:
Death, War, Famine, and Plague have died. Now their wives are taking over. Too bad they don’t have a clue how to do their new jobs. Look out world, here come the Four Redheads of the Apocalypse!
You can find their books at www.yarddogpress.com
Please take time to look up some of these authors. You might just find a new favorite author.
Again, the ultimate message to writers is WRITE. Good, bad, ugly, uglier, doesn’t matter if it’s not written.
The next Conventions I hope to attend are:
ArmadilloCon 33 – August 26-28, 2011 in Austin, TX www.armadillocon.org
FenCon VIII – September 23-25, 2011 in Addison, TX www.fencon.org
Hope to see y’all there,
Carolyn Haven
Monday, March 28, 2011
Add some strife in your romance
Howdy from Texas Fellow Aspiring Writers,
In-laws are a good point of strife in a romance, future or current. Feel like you need a little more tension? Throw in a picky mother-in-law, an angry father-in-law, a jealous brother or sister-in-law, and watch the sparks fly. Your couple has so many obstacles to overcome then the in-laws can always add the straw that broke the camel's back. Any situation with in-laws, even amiable ones, can add a touch of tension. Most of the time though, a situation with in-laws is more similar to walking the sharp edge of a dagger where by the time your characters reaches the end they would likely prefer to have run the blade through their heart. Well, at least until they are saved by their love interest.
In-law character interaction is easy to find inspiration for, simply use your own experiences, friends, relatives, and yes; even your parents are wonderful sources. You will likely find an overabundance of stories to draw from toward your goal of a better story.
Happy writing,
Carolyn Haven
In-laws are a good point of strife in a romance, future or current. Feel like you need a little more tension? Throw in a picky mother-in-law, an angry father-in-law, a jealous brother or sister-in-law, and watch the sparks fly. Your couple has so many obstacles to overcome then the in-laws can always add the straw that broke the camel's back. Any situation with in-laws, even amiable ones, can add a touch of tension. Most of the time though, a situation with in-laws is more similar to walking the sharp edge of a dagger where by the time your characters reaches the end they would likely prefer to have run the blade through their heart. Well, at least until they are saved by their love interest.
In-law character interaction is easy to find inspiration for, simply use your own experiences, friends, relatives, and yes; even your parents are wonderful sources. You will likely find an overabundance of stories to draw from toward your goal of a better story.
Happy writing,
Carolyn Haven
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Publishing a Short Story
Dear Readers, Supporters, and All the Other Wonderful People Reading This,
I’ve decided to publish a short story online as a sample of my work. I am also working on a novella to publish online. Once my novel is as wonderful as I can make it then I will publish that online as well. Potential agents will not be off the hook, they will still receive query letters, synopses, and whatever else they prefer to receive.
When I do this, I will post information everywhere, probably to the point someone will have to call animal rescue for the horse.
Happy Writing and Reading,
Carolyn Haven
I’ve decided to publish a short story online as a sample of my work. I am also working on a novella to publish online. Once my novel is as wonderful as I can make it then I will publish that online as well. Potential agents will not be off the hook, they will still receive query letters, synopses, and whatever else they prefer to receive.
When I do this, I will post information everywhere, probably to the point someone will have to call animal rescue for the horse.
Happy Writing and Reading,
Carolyn Haven
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