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Expert Profile: Cathy Clamp

Expertise: I'm happy to answer questions about any aspect of writing novels, from the beginning kernel of an idea through completion. I can help with writing a query letter and synopsis to an agent or editor. I can explain publishing terminology and acronyms. I can also assist with questions about verifying the credentials of agents/publishers and how to proceed once you've been accepted for publication. I can teach the rules of formatting a manuscript, creating viable plots, characterization and flow in the following genres: romance, science fiction, fantasy, thrillers, suspense, horror, women's fiction, mainstream and mystery.

Experience in the area
I'm a USA Today bestselling author of romance fiction in the Tor/Forge Books paranormal romance line. Along with a co-author, I've published eight novels (combination of mass market and trade softcover) since 2003, and have contracts for six more books through 2009.

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

Publications
Tor/Forge Books, Western Reflections Publishing

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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Prestige Points: 2220
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Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		208

Recent Reviews from Users

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10	10	10	10	08/27/08
10	10	10	10	08/29/08
10	10	10	10	08/20/08
10	10	10	10	08/15/08
10	10	10	10	08/15/08

User Comments

Thank you ssssssssssoooooooo much! This really helps! Thank you! Thank you!
(Nick on 08/27/08)

Cathy, Thank you very much for your input. You are excellent and your suggestions are very useful. I will follow up to let you know how it goes
(LCH on 08/29/08)

Thanks again!
(John on 08/20/08)

Once again - many thanks for your immediate and very knowledgeable response. Jenny
(Jenny on 08/15/08)

I just want to say thanks. I needed the help. It's nice to know that other writers also need careful planning, and that I'm not overdoing it.
(John on 08/15/08)

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Recent Answers from Cathy Clamp

2008-08-23 Character Reactions?: Hi, Joanne! Actually, I don't really see the problem. Cassie's unconscious. That's the PERFECT time for Shawn to reveal his feelings, because she "can't hear him." Now, if she actually can, and it later...

2008-08-21 Headers: Ahhh... You'll need to delete that header and put it on the page where you want it to start. Word works with "from this point forward" commands. If you start it where you want to start it, it'll work and...

2008-08-21 Headers: Here you go: 1. Click on View in the upper bar 2. Click on Header and Footers 3. A box will pop up on your screen to type in. 4. If you move your cursor from side to side in the box, you'll be given...

2008-08-19 writer's group: Hi, Brandon! The two where I primarily hang out are very up to date, with daily activity. The biggest one is AbsoluteWrite, which has over 22,000 members over 100 countries. The memoir/personal essay...

2008-08-18 Time & Dedications: Hi, John! Well, I tend to write in the mornings because I find that by the end of the work/school day that my head is filled up with too many other things to think. If you set your alarm an hour ahead...