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WIPMarathon Check -In #1

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Time for this WIPmarathon’s first check-in! My goal for this WIPmarathon is detailed here. Basically, to finish the WIP and do revisions so that the ms was in a fit state for beta reading. And guess what? it’s DONE! 🙂 … Continue reading →

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Query Clinic No. 3

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

This weekend, I’m critting two queries because of some upcoming pitch contests. Usually, I’ll only post one a week. Onto the query…

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WIPMarathon December

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Woot! It’s that time of the year again! WIPMarathon! Last time I took part in this, I wrote 30k words of a story that might never have seen the light of day. Can’t wait to jump into this again in … Continue reading →

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That time I finished the WIP…Almost

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Last night I had my first ever Thanksgiving dinner courtesy of an American friend and it was lovely. I especially enjoyed going around the table, letting everyone say what they were thankful for because it made me realise I had … Continue reading →

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Query Clinic No. 1

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Original query: He was so naïve to a world he never believed existed. But everything he doubted before will prove to be more than just reality…

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Queries that Worked – Query Clinic

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Good and bad news folks. The bad news is that I’ve run out of queries that worked to share. If you’re an author with a query that landed you an agent or publishing deal and would like to share it, … Continue reading →

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The YA Revolution – I Volunteer!

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Where did Friday go? It’s almost midnight here as I sip my glass of pinot noir staring appreciatively at the total word count of my WIP, which is almost 4, 000 words greater than it was this time last night … Continue reading →

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Prediction v. Prescription in Dystopian Science Fiction

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’d like to welcome Yaron Glazer to Off the Page talking about a different kind of dystopian science fiction.

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The Other Me Promo

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

This weekend, I’ve already been hard at work on all sorts of happy things relating to The Other Me. We’re striving towards a late 2013 early 2014 publishing date, which means things are going to happen fast and I need your help. … Continue reading →

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Queries that Worked No. 26

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’m pleased to welcome another agency sister, Coleen Burright to Off the Page, sharing the query that landed her an agent. Just a quick reminder about this feature… All these featured queries worked! Meaning they snagged the attention of an … Continue reading →

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