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Manuscripts to Market - An Interview With Michael Neff of Algonkian

Senior editor Charlene Castor of Algonkian Author Connect interviews Michael Neff, the CEO and Chief Production Editor of Algonkian Writer Conferences.   Q: What made you and Algonkian decide to start this novel editing service? NEFF: Manuscripts to Market is a natural outgrowth of our writer events and programs . Writers are always asking for something like this, especially following the New York Write to Pitch . Over the years, I've spent many hours helping alums get published, in one way or another. CC:  That makes sense, of course, but seriously, Michael, does the world need another novel editing service? NEFF: Yes and no. The world does not need another commonplace editorial service. Ours is unique, indefinite in length, customized for each writer, and finally, structured more productively than other novel editing services--the condition we're striving for in terms of method and final results. CC: That's a bold statement. So how does "Manuscripts ...

Algonkian Writer Conference Reviews and Contracts

THE FOLLOWING COLLECTION OF REVIEWS, CONTRACT NEWS, AND GENERAL COMMENTARY INVOLVES ALGONKIAN WRITER CONFERENCE EVENTS  OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. THESE ARE AN ESTIMATED 20-25% OF THE TOTAL MAILS, INTERNET POSTINGS, AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS SENT TO US. WE APOLOGIZE TO THOSE WHOSE REPORTS AND OBSERVATIONS HAVE NOT BEEN INCLUDED HERE. PLEASE KNOW WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR COMMUNICATIONS. __________________ From First Line to Final Contract Adam Chromy, chief of MTM signed me last evening. I believe from my conversations with him that he will be the perfect match to support me in execution of this project. This could nor would ever have occurred without my attending your St. Augustine workshop retreat or receiving so much wonderful feedback over that magical week. So all of that fancy language is to say: THANK YOU! I am bruised from pinching myself. :-)              - Frances Brown ...