unsubscribe

Sign up for Kelly's Blog

AWARDS

Writer of the Year Award

I feel Mortimer Literary should recognize achievement. Each year I’ll name one of my clients as Mortimer Literary Agency’s “Writer of the Year.”

The winner can be published or pre-published. I look for more than distinction in writing, but distinction in the writer. The winner receives a plaque in commemoration of their excellence in writing, attitude, fortitude, and/or service to other writers.

Starting with the 2008 winner, Mortimer Literary will add a $100.00 prize in addition to the plaque.

Past Winners:

2007 – Raz Steel

2006 – Robin Miller w/a Robin Caroll

Mortimer Literary Agency’s Mentorship Award 

I know, you're thinkin': "What's that Mortimer gal up to now?" If you’re on the ACFW loop, you know about this program and this year’s winner, but keep readin’, ‘cause next year I’m choosing differently.

An idea's been rollin' around all that empty space in my head. I'm here to help writers. I can't help everyone, but I can help ONE. I want to take a writer who needs extra help, and work with them thru 2008. My goal: to have a publishable manuscript by December, and offer the writer representation.

Yeah, I know, but I have the hour between 3:00 and 4:00 a.m. available. I had my eye on several writers (no, not literally) who’d submitted to me. This year’s winner has a manuscript that needs some polish, but her voice sounds loud and clear. She works hard and does what it takes, for however long it takes. This writer helps others, even when it's inconvenient. I so admire that quality. Without further verbiage, the Mortimer Literary Mentorship Award winner for 2008 is:

Ms. Pamela James

Next year, it’s a competition. I’ll ask for a full page of your work, and a one-page essay telling me why you should win the mentorship award. I’ll limit the entries to certain genres, and the first 150 submissions, but if ya jump the gun, you’re out. I’ll accept your material near the end of the year. To find out when, you’ll have to sign up for my new blog. (I know, I’m cheating, but I need 2-5k hits for my “platform”!)

Home |  About Us |  Authors | News | Submissions |   Interviews | Newsletters | Archives | Perils of Publishing | Contact MLA

Conferences |FAQ |Register |Photos | To Top Of Page