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Literary Agents - Women's Fiction/Chick Lit
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tracey Jane Jackson Apr 8, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
My debut novel is nearly complete! I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for literary agents that specialize in mainstream women's fiction or chick lit/mommy lit.Thanks so much.Allison…Continue
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Allison Ellis replied to the discussion 'SheWriMo: She Writes November Writing Challenge, NOVEMBER 1ST'
My goal today is to edit and revise chapter 10 on the novel I'm working on... and be FINISHED with the whole thing at the end of November. Thanks Kamy - what a great way to spread encouragement and accountability!
Allison Ellis liked Cori Howard's blog post 'Momoirs – The importance of memoir writing for moms'
Allison Ellis commented on the blog post 'So What's Your Book About: Learning To Talk About My Own Work'
Fabulous! I love the dust jacket copy, your pitch, your thoughtful insights, all of it! What a great way of thinking about marketing your work. Can't wait to read the book.
Allison Ellis commented on the blog post 'Five Things I Wish I Had Known When I Published My First Book'
Really wonderful advice. Thank you!
Allison Ellis commented on the blog post 'THE SUBMISSION MISSION: A Project Statement'
Love this idea! I don't write poetry but I welcome a kick in the pants to submit article ideas, essays, short stories. No excuses!
Allison Ellis liked Anna Leahy's blog post 'THE SUBMISSION MISSION: A Project Statement'
Allison Ellis commented on the blog post 'NaNoWriMo: 7 Days Down, 7 Sins and Their Fixes Revealed'
Wonderful post! I am doing NaNo for the second time and this year and am having a tough time with everything you mentioned above (characters, meaningful plot points, etc.) It's good though - I find myself relishing the energy and camaraderie…
Allison Ellis replied to the discussion 'She Writes Title Workshop'
Liquid Summer! Sounds intriguing...
Allison Ellis replied to the discussion 'She Writes Title Workshop'
Hi Mary,
Thanks for your feedback! On yours - I really like the second one "Wild Soul" but essential nature doesn't seem as strong as some of the other descriptors. How about "Wild Soul: Awakening the Nature from Within."
Allison Ellis replied to the discussion 'She Writes Title Workshop'
I think the title is perfect! I used to work in the corporate marketing department for a major retailer and we worked with a lot of blue collar models! It's a lot of hard work for everyone, not all that glamorous.
Allison Ellis replied to the discussion 'She Writes Title Workshop'
Hi Rachel,
Love the book concept! I think the word "solitude" should come first, i.e. "Solitude: Dancing in the Temple of the Holy Self."
Allison Ellis replied to the discussion 'She Writes Title Workshop'
I have co-written a novel. It's satire "mommy-lit," in the same vein as "The Nanny Diaries" but told from the mother's perspective (basically, busy mom employs nanny from hell, hilarity and chaos ensues). We thought…
Allison Ellis commented on the blog post 'What's In A Title? Everything. Tell Us Yours!'
I have co-written a novel. It's satire "mommy-lit," in the same vein as "The Nanny Diaries" but told from the mother's perspective (basically, busy mom employs nanny from hell, hilarity and chaos ensues). We thought…
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- Who I am:
- I'm a freelance writer, children's media consultant, copywriter and editor. My work has appeared in Redbook, Working Mother, Seattle Weekly, MediaPost, Red Tricycle and Daily Candy. I'm also working on two chick lit/women's fiction novels and a memoir.
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- http://www.hopscotch-consulting.com
http://facebook.com/allisonellis
http://twitter.com/allisoneellis
http://twitter.com/hopscotchco
http://twitter.com/spoonfulasugar (fiction)
http://mediabistro.com/allisonellis
http://widowinaspeedo.com
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul 2 (contributing essay)
Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends & Caregivers (contributing essay)
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- Working Mother, Redbook, Red Tricycle, MediaPost, The Mother Company, Bob Books (Scholastic), Ameba TV, Bergen Mama, various freelance and corporate marketing communications
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- No
- Services I offer to other writers:
- Children's media and youth marketing services
http://hopscotch-consulting.com
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- Yes
- My professional associations:
- Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators
Pacific Northwest Writers Association
Seattle Writergrrls
Women in Children's Media
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Midge Raymond
Comment Wall (14 comments)
- At 12:53pm on July 4, 2010,
Judith van Praag said… - Have a wonderful vacation Allison! Of course we'll keep you posted on future Seattle SW Salons, just make sure that you allow email from the SW Seattle Writers group.
- At 12:32pm on July 4, 2010,
Judith van Praag said…
- Hi Allison, I'm so glad we got to meet IRL! Your suggestion to meet at Mosaic some time sounds like a good idea. Let's keep that in mind for future reference. Our Next Seattle SW Salon will take place at Elliott Bay Books 7/28, I hope you can come that evening!
- At 8:11am on July 1, 2010,
Katherine Jenkins said… - Hi Allison,
Didn't know you are writing a Chick Lit book. Agents are hard to come by. Mine came to me through a writer in Colorado. I don't think she does Chick Lit. I'm not currently recommending writers to my agent because we've just established our relationship. It's tough in the publishing world. I recommend to start researching and when it's finished, start sending it out. One place you might try for Seattle editors is Girl Friday Productions. I highly recommend Ingrid Emerick there who used to be an acquisitions editor at Seals Press. She helped me so much. I don't know if she's taking clients right now, but she's GREAT! She also helped edit books for the president of Moms Rising who is my husband's yoga student. Good Luck!
- At 5:30pm on June 30, 2010,
rrr said… - Hi Allison - hope we get to meet again and chat some! :)
- At 12:57pm on June 30, 2010,
Judith van Praag said…
- Hi Allison, Thanks for connecting here. I'm glad we got to meet IRL and look forward to the next time and to learning more about your writing. I'll be visiting your page.
- At 12:53pm on June 30, 2010,
Tina Hoggatt said… - Great to meet you last night Allison! I can't wait to browse your site.
- At 9:22am on June 23, 2010,
Midge Raymond said… - Hi Allison!
I hope all's well with you and would love to catch up ... coffee and cupcakes, perhaps? I can't wait to hear how your writing is going!
---Midge
- At 5:15pm on June 21, 2010,
Erin L. Copeland said… - Thanks Allison -
I wasn't sure if I could just accept via that link (as I saw it on your profile earlier) - or if I had to wait for someone to "invite" me. Thanks again!
- At 3:58pm on June 21, 2010,
Erin L. Copeland said…
- Hi Allison -
I just saw the post for the Seattle Meet & Greet and I would love to attend? Is there an invite that I need to be sent, to participate?
- Erin
- At 3:03pm on June 21, 2010,
Kamy Wicoff said… - Hi there -- just wanted to drop by your page and invite you personally (or at least virtually) to our first-ever She Writes Seattle meetup, celebrating our first-anniversary! We are so grateful to the event's organizer, Judith van Praag, for taking a risk and stepping up to host. I hope you will support her and bring yourself and other women who write (no need for them to be members) to the Seattle gathering. At the meetup writers will take part in the She Writes "Book Communion," where attendees arrive with one book, their own or another She Writers', new or gently used, and leave with another book as a meaningfully way to support one another's work. We will also be blowing out a candle and making a wish for our upcoming writing year -- along with She Writers gathering in 16 cities around the country. I hope you will be part of this historic (well, at least kind of cool) occasion, and RSVP now to Judith here.
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