How Do You Find Crit Partners? What Advice Do You Have For Writers? How Do You Write A Book? How Do You Revise A Book? How Do You Write A Query? Insert Any Other Advice-Related Question Here.
Please see my Reference page.Do You Do Interviews?
Yes! I'm happy to answer any questions. The only thing I ask is that the interviews be on the shorter side—that way I can get to more people. You can email me at natalie (at) nataliewhipple (dot) com to set up interview questions and times.Where Can I Find Your Books?
Unfortunately, I'm not currently published, but I promise I will tell you when I am. In fact, I will probably tell you repeatedly in a very loud, very excited voice. Or if you find out online, it'll probably be in all caps with excessive exclamation marks.Will You Critique My Book?
Sorry, can't. It's not you—it's me. I honestly don't have the time to expand my critique circle. I used to, but alas. I do hold contests for crits occasionally (10-30 pages depending on the prize), so look out for those!Will You Refer Me To Your Agent?
Again, sorry, probably not. Even within my crit group, I've only done it once and it was still kind of awkward even though it was a close friend and I'd known my agent for a while. Besides, in all honesty I don't have much sway over my agent, and I also have, like, zero knowledge on what she is actually looking for.
In general, a referral may get you a faster read, but it's still the agent's decision. If he or she doesn't click with it, it'll be a rejection. Plain and simple.
Can You Mention My Contest/Book/Blog/Website/Etc. on your blog?
I honestly feel a little ooky "advertising" on my blog. When I mention other blogs, books, contests, etc., it's because I personally am a fan/very excited about them. I want to make sure my readers always know that I'm giving the recommendation out of real sincerity, not just advertising stuff because people have asked. So if you email me about advertising things, know that I won't reply unless I do choose to participate. And the likelihood of that is fairly low (though I wouldn't say zero).
How Did You Get So Many Followers?
I told them I'd put them in the acknowledgments of my first book. Okay, no, not really. I don't have any clue why so many people want to read my ramblings, but I'm glad they do and I'm not about to question it. Maybe if they really think about the reason, they'll figure out how much time they're wasting and click "Un-follow."
Are You Really A Ninja?
C'mon, do you really think I'd tell you? Though, well, writing about ninjas is a pretty good cover for how much I know...