where to get free photos

Many sources of free photos are listed here: http://bit.ly/1ysnora

 

Elma Schemenauer, author of 75 books published in Canada and the USA, editor of many more, elmams@shaw.ca, http://elmasalmanac.blogspot.ca/, http://www.elma03.com.

 

2 agents seeking queries now

Mary Krienke of Sterling Lord Literistic represents literary fiction, creative nonfiction, and realistic YA that pays close attention to craft and voice. She is especially drawn to new and emerging writers who seek to push boundaries of form and content, and she responds most strongly to writing that reaches great emotional and psychological depths. She is equally interested in work that illuminates through humor or by playing with genre. Her other interests include psychology, art, and design.

Renee Nyen of KT Literary seeks Young Adult and Middle Grade fiction. "I'm always interested in YA historical fiction, mystery, sci-fi, and thrillers, but genre is not as important to me as strong prose and compelling characters."

 

Elma Schemenauer, author of 75 books published in Canada and the USA, editor of many more, elmams@shaw.ca, http://elmasalmanac.blogspot.ca/, http://www.elma03.com.

 

excessive pride & the writer

Excessive pride, or hubris, is a sin, eh? How can it worsen your writing? Excellent article here: http://www.wattpad.com/46080040-digital-ink-writing-killer-fiction-in-the-e-book

 

Elma Schemenauer, author of 75 books published in Canada and the USA, editor of many more, elmams@shaw.ca, http://elmasalmanac.blogspot.ca/, http://www.elma03.com.

 

create an online picture book: Storybird

Storybird lets you create your own online picture book using pre-supplied artwork. You type in a keyword, bring up some pictures and start pulling them into your blank pages.  Add some text and you have created your own picture book which can either remain private or be shared on the site. Interesting, instructive, and fun for adult and young writers. More info here: http://loutreleaven.wordpress.com/2013/09/04/stretch-your-wings-with-storybird/

 

 

Elma Schemenauer, author of 75 books published in Canada and the USA, editor of many more, elmams@shaw.ca, http://elmasalmanac.blogspot.ca/, http://www.elma03.com.

 

established literary agent open to submissions

Established literary agent Andrea Hurst is open to submissions of unsolicited queries from June 1 – September 1, 2014. She is not always open. She is seeking: “I am looking for upmarket, book club women’s fiction, commercial women’s fiction/romance (contemporary or historical), young adult fiction, and most areas of nonfiction (authors with a substantial platform who have already developed a solid, highly polished proposal – this includes memoirs, health/wellness, business, self-help/personal growth, cookbooks, pet books, spirituality). We are now accepting middle grade contemporary fiction as well.”

Submit by Sept. 1, 2014. No attachments. Absolutely no phone calls or regular mail contact, please. E-query andrea [at] andreahurst.com. More at: http://www.andreahurst.com/literary-management/about/andrea-hurst/

 

 

Elma Schemenauer, author of 75 books published in Canada and the USA, editor of many more, elmams@shaw.ca, http://elmasalmanac.blogspot.ca/, http://www.elma03.com.

 

Christian writers conference in Edmonton, AB

 

2014 InScribe Fall Conference — Proclaim The Word

September 26 & 27, 2014

Four Points Sheraton – 7230 Argyll Road, Edmonton AB

This is the year to become the writer you always wanted to be! There is something for everyone, from beginner to advanced writers! 

For more info and to register, go to http://inscribe.org and click on Fall Conference.

 

 

Elma Schemenauer, author of 75 books published in Canada and the USA, editor of many more, elmams@shaw.ca, http://elmasalmanac.blogspot.ca/, http://www.elma03.com.

 

literary agent Sandy Lu

Sandy Lu has joined Anderson Literary Management as an associate agent, specializing in adult and YA literary fiction, commercial fiction with a literary bent, narrative non-fiction, history, psychology, sociology, science, and pop-culture.

 

Elma Schemenauer, author of 75 books published in Canada and the USA, editor of many more, elmams@shaw.ca, http://elmasalmanac.blogspot.ca/, http://www.elma03.com.