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Cathy Clamp

U.S.

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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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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
T.S.	11/08/09	10	10	10	10	I am so glad I came to .....
Donna	10/05/09	10	10	10	10	What a nice person! She answered my .....
Derek	10/05/09	10	10	10	10	Cathy, Thanks so much for your suggestions .....
Tom	09/19/09	10	10	10	10	That was the best response.
Jay	09/11/09	10	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Cathy Clamp

2009-11-10 publishing company salaries:

Hi, Danielle, I'm afraid I wouldn't have any idea about salaries in NY. Those are closely held secrets and like any other company, each publisher likely pays a different package for their top editorial

2009-11-02 uneducated:

Hi, Darren! The process to protect your story is called "copyright." From the moment you put pen to paper or letters to screen, you're protected by U.S. copyright laws. However, you have to actually

2009-10-18 trademark:

Hi, Tim! Well, a lot depends on where you're talking about the trademark existing as to what the law is. You're in Canada. I'm in the United States. The laws are totally different on what they protect

2009-10-05 Is my book outline too similar to the Saga Twilight?:

Hi, Jess! While I've read a couple of the Twilight books and am familiar with Wizards of Waverly Place, there's no way to answer your question based on what you write here. Unfortunately, you've only

2009-09-30 writing fiction using actual locations:

Hi, Donna! You may certainly use real cities, counties and freeways. It's done every day. But the trick with using real sheriff's offices and hospitals is that real people work there. It starts to get

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