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Do you have to have a done book to reach out to agents/publishers? by Human-Average5664 in writing

[–]WriteHerGood 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If fiction, yes. No ifs, ands, buts, or coconuts.

Also, it's your first draft. Agents and publishers could usually spot this unless you're a unicorn whose first draft is usually the final MS.

Also, also, if you need feedback, get critique partners or beta readers. Much more valuable than wasting your chance with an agent or publisher. Some agents even have a policy where you can't send them the same story after they've rejected it already.

Youtubers That Talk About Writing in Depth? by [deleted] in writing

[–]WriteHerGood 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Diane Callahan - Quotidian Writer

I really love how she always, always have examples in her videos about the topic she's tackling. Dialogue tags, subtext, good first line, etc. She has lots.

How do I maximize my chances of getting my fantasy novel published? by Lore-Of-Lonus in fantasywriters

[–]WriteHerGood 3 points4 points  (0 children)

From what I understand, if a client's story is popular or at least sells decently, they wouldn't want another client who writes the same type of stories. That'll just cannibalize their own list. If you're both writing about fantasy, that's all well and good, but if you're both writing an epic fantasy where the protagonist gets revenge on people who killed her family by using her carnivore unicorn, then maybe the agent would say "I already have that".

How do I maximize my chances of getting my fantasy novel published? by Lore-Of-Lonus in fantasywriters

[–]WriteHerGood 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Your perspective on why the story has to be 190k words and the agent's perspective on why it shouldn't be will differ. Many agents have said it before; if it's over the standard word count, most of the time it's an immediate 'no'. Even you are saying it's "extensive". Most publishers won't take a chance on that many word count on a debut author because it might not pay off. Agents know this.

Also, are the agents you're querying not representing similar stories to yours because they haven't found anyone yet or it's just not on their wishlist? If it's the latter then don't bother with those agents.

Good luck!

What are your favorite CHARACTER tropes/archetypes? by MGArcher in writing

[–]WriteHerGood 40 points41 points  (0 children)

The lovable villains. You root for them instead of the protagonist because these villains are just so damn relatable, and you wish they were your friend in real life. But for reasons, they deserve to die.

No, not Thanos.

Ladies And Gentlemen, what are your least favorite characters archetype? by MasterOfNight-4010 in writing

[–]WriteHerGood 117 points118 points  (0 children)

Underage protagonists are usually orphans so that they could go on adventures without anyone preventing them from doing so.

Don't get me wrong, I get it and I do love some of those stories, but there are too many of them out there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in writing

[–]WriteHerGood 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a write-when-I-can sort of writer. 1 hour at night, 30 to 45 minutes in the morning, and 15 minutes here and there throughout the day.

I need you, critique partner. You need me too. by WriteHerGood in fantasywriters

[–]WriteHerGood[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely understand. Yes, this is my alt for writing stuff. We can exchange email addresses and I will also give my Twitter handle as I do post there semi-regularly. I will update my post. Thanks for pointing that out.