Do you want to spend an intense three weeks with my editor? Yes, you do. She’s awesome. Trust me. And you can because she’s gearing up for another session of Before You Hit Send.
How good is this workshop? Angela and I have worked together for years and done many books together, but I still learned a ton when I took it last year. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re submitting books or you’re published or you’re a bestseller, if you can check your ego at the door and throw yourself into this workshop, I guarantee you will be a better writer at the end of it.
I’m giving away three registration fees for the 7/11-8/1 session of Before You Hit Send because it’s an amazing workshop and I’m very lucky to have Angela as my editor and I’d like to share the luck a little. How can you enter? Here in the comments, tell me what genre you’re working on. (Contemporary romance or thriller or science fiction or historical romance, for example.). That’s it.
I’ll draw three winners randomly at about 10am eastern on Monday, so everybody else will still have time to sign up. (And I’ll double-check for any in moderation before I draw.) Good luck!
Before You Hit Send workshop
Start Date: July 11, 2011
End Date: August 1, 2011Join Angela James for a 3 week workshop as she shares some of the common pitfalls she’s seen in submissions and contest entries. She’ll give you:
Ideas, tips and tricks for polishing and self-editing your manuscript. Tips are delivered in daily individual lessons along with examples and assignments to help you get the most out of your workshop experience.
(Click HERE for full details.)
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I’m working on contemporary romance with a paranormal twist
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I write small town contemporary romance. I’ve heard nothing but great things about this workshop so I’m excited!
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I’m writing both paranormal romance & urban fantasy.
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2 genres – a work in progress Paranormal Zombie YA as well as a completed Paranormal Romance that i’m trying to avoid hitting send until I possibly get into the course :D.
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I am working on a paranormal romance with two supernatural races.
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I’m working on an urban fantasy erotic thriller
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I’m working on a contemporary but have an idea percolating for a medieval historical.
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Recently completed the second book in a futuristic romance series, but I’m currently working on a light paranormal romance.
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I write paranormal romance and have outlined a YA paranormal romance story. I’ve heard this workshop is terrific, thank you for offering this contest!
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I’m working on a thriller and a romantic suspense. I’ve heard nothing but great things about this workshop as well
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I’m working on a Young Adult Thriller.
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I am working on a contemporary romance at the moment and am thinking about young adult as well.
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My two completed manuscripts are sexy multicultural women’s fiction.
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Wow what a great and generous contest. I’m working 2 projects: a contemporary romance and a thriller.
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I’m working on an urban fantasy at the moment.
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I’m working on Contemporary Romance, Women’s Fiction, and Urban Fantasy (yes, I’m kind of all over the place!)
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Two series:
Regency Werewolves
Contemporary Immortals in service to Celtic gods
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Wow, so generous! I’m also working in 2 genres:
Hot Contemporary Romance — re-editing stage
YA Steampumk Romance — outlined and started.
Thanks!
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It sounds like a great workshop. I’m working on a contemporary interactive romance.
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Urban fantasy, and stuck without critique partners or money for workshops, knowing I’m not good enough and not sure how to get better.
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I’m working on 2 first drafts right now: an adult sci-fi/fantasy and an adult superhero romance. But, I also have a YA post-apocolyptic dystopian that is in the second draft. I see I’m not the only one working on multiple things in different genres!
Thank you so much for this opportunity.
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I’m working on my first contemporary romance a la Jennifer Crusie, Victoria Dahl and *ahem* someone else who writes this blog…
Oh, I WANT this prize. I was hoping to do this workshop but my budget doesn’t permit at the moment. Would love to win! *fingers crossed*
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You are TOO cool.
I am hard to pin down. My main is a F/f BDSM Erotica Romance. My other is a Non-Fiction, abuse memoir, and my third is N.F. Self-help.
My soon to be working on is a M/f Romance with light erotica. (At least so far, things have a way of changing)
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Thank you for the great giveaway, Shannon! The workshop sounds exciting.
My genres are paranormal romance and historical romance. My current WIP is a sexy historical short.
Thanks,
Emeline Danvers
http://www.emelinedanvers.com
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I’m currently working on a contemporary w/ suspense elements. (It’s taken me far too long to realize how much I enjoy writing contemporary.)
Thanks for your generosity.
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Ooh…thank you!
I’m working on a contemporary romance with a hint of paranormal.
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I’m working on a steampunk-fantasy crossover thing. (Cross more traditional fantasy settings with steampunk elements, and there you have it.)
This sounds awesome.
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This is really great; thank you, Shannon!
I’m working on a (potentially funny) contemporary western romance amongst other projects.
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Hi Stacey,
I’m writing contemporary romance.
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Thanks for the giveaway!
I write contemporary romance.
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What a neat opportunity!
I’m writing paranormal romance and contemporary at the moment. I could definitely use the self-editing help before I send my paranormal out into the wilds!
Thank you
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I’m so ready to edit my contemporary time travel! Would love to win!
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working on a cozy mystery series with big romantic elements;)
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I write historical and steampunk romance. Thanks for the opportunity, Shannon!
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I’m editing two ms. Both Romantic Suspense.
One has comedy and the other a light paranormal thread.
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What a great opportunity – we’ve tried to get Angela to our local RWA lunch for past few years but she’s so popular it’s crazy
I am writing a small-town setting inspirational suspense series. Thanks!
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I write paranormal romance and young adult contemporary.
Thanks, Shannon, for this opportunity!
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Thank you for the contest! I’m writing women’s fiction with a little bit of paranormal elements.
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Thanks for this!
I am writing romantic suspense and contemporary romance.
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Great contest – I was at Angela’s website the other day, thinking about signing up! It sounds like a great class. I am working on 3 contemporary romances and I’m outlining a sci-fi/futuristic (my first attempt at that genre).
Thanks!
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Thanks for offering such a terrific opportunity.
I write Regency historical fiction.
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I’ve called it mainstream, but it’s probably anthropomorphic urban fantasy. There’s also a cyberterrorism thriller in progress.
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Thanks for doing this. I’m working on a contemporary romance.
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I am working on a M/M mystery based in a small town in Oklahoma. Thank you!
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I write sensual psychological thrillers. They are a connected series and this workshop sounds great.
Thanks
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Shannon and Angela,
My first love is historical. I wrote a contemporary due to editing driving me crazy. Thanks for the chance at this workshop.
Sam
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I would love to attend this! I am an avid reader who has been kicking around the idea of writing; this would be the best opportunity to become organized. Thanks, HEather
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I’m working on a YA, paranormal, thriller, romance.
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Thank you Shannon for this contest!
As for what I’m working on, it’s historical romance.
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I’m working on an urban fantasy and a contemporary romance.
Thanks!