Nicholas Bruner
Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Young Adult Author
Tag: Ballad of Dani and Eli
Query letter
So I did some editing on the hook for my query letter. The old one wasn’t inaccurate, exactly, but I think in tone it conveyed Dani as being something of a Bad Girl, and the plot as being a little grimmer than what it really is. Here’s… Continue Reading “Query letter”
Musical inspiration
I find a lot of inspiration for my writing in song lyrics. I don’t listen while I’m writing–music is way too much of a distraction! But lyrical fragments will get in my head and stay there for years, and eventually have an impact on what… Continue Reading “Musical inspiration”
Ballad hook
Today I started sending out my manuscript for The Ballad of Dani and Eli to agents. If I hear any updates on that front, I’ll post it here. For those who are interested, here’s the hook from my query letter: Fifteen-year old Dani likes… Continue Reading “Ballad hook”
