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Cathy Clamp

U.S.

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Expertise

I'm happy to answer questions about any aspect of getting published through commercial publishers, ebook publishers and self-publishing I can help with writing a query letter and synopsis to an agent or editor. I can explain publishing terminology, acronyms and manuscript formatting. I can also assist with questions about verifying the credentials of agents/publishers and how to proceed once you've been accepted for publication.

Experience in the area

I'm a USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy and paranormal romance for Tor/Forge Books. Along with a co-author, I've published fifteen since 2003, and have contracts for four more books through 2011. I've also published short stories in multiple anthologies as well as regional and national magazines.

Organizations

Romance Writers of America, Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, Western Outdoor Writers, Horror Writers of America.

Publications

Books/Anthologies: Tor/Forge Books, Western Reflections Publishing, BenBella Books, Running Press, Wild Child Publishing. Many more. Magazines: Rocky Mountain Game & Fish, Guns & Ammo, Fur-Fish-Game, many others.

Education/Credentials

My educational background is limited to real life experience of publishing novels commercially for the past five years.

Awards and Honors

USA Today bestseller, Waldenbooks Mass Market Paperback Top 20 bestseller, Nielsen BookScan Top 20 bestseller, Book Buyers Best Award for Paranormal, 2007, Romantic Times Best Werewolf Novel, 2006, Write Touch Readers Award, EVVY Best Historical Chronicle Award, The Lories Best Paranormal. Many others.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Jameson	10/04/11	10	10	10	Many thanks for the input, and especially .....
Louise	09/28/11	10	10	10	very helpful thank you!
Patty	09/03/11	10	10	10
Marjorie	07/22/11	10	10	10	Total professional, expert help!
Marjorie	07/14/11	10	10	10	Excellent, Thanks

Recent Answers from Cathy Clamp

2011-09-30 Querying literary agents via e-mail:

Hi, Jameson! I don't know I've heard any agents speak on HTML versus text in email samples. But I haven't seen anyone say that RTF is a problem. You're right that it will remove the rich formatting

2011-09-16 formatting:

Hi, again, Keith! Definitely double space the text. 12 pt. font is preferred and most editors are comfortable with either Times New Roman or Courier. However, if you don't have those fonts available

2011-09-16 Publishing basics:

Hi, again, Louise! Generally speaking, the goal of editors at the publisher is to make the book the best it can be. But there can be differences of opinion between what the editor feels the reader wants

2011-09-15 Getting published by a Foriegn Publishing House?:

Hi, Austen! The nice thing about the internet is that it's opened up the publishing world. Few publishers care anymore where you are located because it's as easy to deliver correspondence and writing

2011-09-07 formatting:

Keith, I can't see anything he said I don't agree with. I'd say this is a good guide to follow. Good luck! Cathy

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