Metro Review

Writers often wonder when it is time to find a literary agent or manager. As a writer the first thing you should know before finding either is the differences between them. Both work for you, however, an agent will actively seek out work and assignments for you while a manager is more about marketing your already completed work. This does not mean a manager will not obtain work for you. It simply means that they will be seeking people to pay for your ideas instead of telling you what to write. Another difference is that an agent is mandated by (more…)

How much is enough and how much is too much when it comes to writing? So, just how long are different manuscripts suppose to be? Here’s the low down.
Generally speaking a hard-cover novel can range anywhere from 100 to 600 pages long. Paper-backs, on the other hand, are more restrictive in their length: 140 to 320 pages.
One act plays assuming they run 20 to 30 minutes will have between 20 and 30 pages while a three act play lasting 1 to 2 hours will need (more…)