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  • Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course, Updated in 2022

    November 26, 2022

    adminassist

    Hello, WFCAT fans, The pooch crew has been hard at work on an update of the Crash Course that started it all! Strap on your helmet. Buckle up! Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course has been updated in 2022. ...

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  • congratulations, debbi!

    September 14, 2006

    Cynthea

    hey everyone, I’m stepping out of hiding for one brief announcement. I know I’m a bit late with this but… Debbi Michiko Florence, congrats on your book sale! SNOOP SAYS: Whoot! Whoot! P.S. For those waiting, be on the lookout for a free-tique round ...

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  • wish my other treasurable crit buddy good luck!

    August 31, 2006

    Cynthea

    Who deserves a shout-out today? My other treasurable crit buddy Tammi Sauer! She will be participating in Encyclo-Media. This event is huge. Now hop on over to Tammi’s blog and wish her good luck (or if you’re lazy just leave it ...

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  • congratulations, beverly patt!

    August 29, 2006

    Cynthea

    You know her as Beb. Bubba. B. I know her as the woman who just landed a Blooming Tree Press contract for her novel OF ATVS AND ANGELS! Bev will be coming to an LJ near you. But until that time, feel ...

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  • me? trying to do too much?

    August 25, 2006

    Cynthea

    Yes, I think so. I can no longer keep up with the free-tiquing as I have been. I need to scale back (Snoop says so). However, I’ve become quite fond of working with all of you and I know I can’t ...

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  • free-tiques: traffic cop round begins!

    August 24, 2006

    Cynthea

    DOORS ARE CLOSED!!!!!!!!!  Before you send anything, read this post in full and carefully (the email address has changed among other things). I know many of you have been killing to send me stuff already under consideration with agents and editors. SO ...

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  • anyone hungry? photo of the feast

    August 24, 2006

    Cynthea

    Hey everyone (pardon for the interruption again. I’m learning how to use FLICKR. Neat!), Anyhow, here’s a photo of the “I need an emergency dessert” feast I held a couple of weeks ago. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions and recipes. ...

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  • snoop in action

    August 24, 2006

    Cynthea

    This is why I love Snoop doubly much. Guess what I’m feeding him? Snoop, you ready? Get set! Go! Now how can you beat that? (Click a photo to ...

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  • what’s here

    August 23, 2006

    Cynthea

    Under , you’ll find another popular series of articles (Anatomy of a Query Letter, Synopsis, etc.,. You’ll learn everything you could possibly want to know about submitting to editors and agents, down to the WEIGHT of the paper to use ...

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  • what’s here

    August 23, 2006

    Cynthea

    Under , you’ll find all my announcements and updates on free-tique round openings, contests, and so on. Get your “send” button finger ready. You never know when your turn has come. Muhahahahaha!

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  • what’s here

    August 23, 2006

    Cynthea

    Under , you’ll find one of my most popular article series: Revision 9-1-1. These articles help pinpoint common things I notice when I look at works for free-tiques. Maybe reading these posts might save you some time, refresh your memory, ...

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