Acquisition Announcement:
AWAKENED,
by Ciara Duggan
Author and screenwriter Ciara Duggan weaves our newest acquisition: the tale of freshman Hannah Fenwick, who yearns a fresh start after losing her parents. But at her college, enchantment, a hoard of magical creatures, and a dashing, centuries-old witch lay dormant...
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Hannah's and Callan's adventure of magical misfortune releases in 2021, and will appeal to teen and adult readers who enjoy fantasy, and fans of The Vampire Diaries.
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Testimonials
"Ciara offers clear and actionable advice. She provides the tools and guidance for you to actualize the story you've been dreaming of, in your own unique voice. If you don't know where to start, she is a great resource."
Gretchen F.
Macmillan
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"I watched Ciara help hundreds of writing students in her years as a writing tutor at Boston University. She is an ace at seeing both the big picture and the line-by-line stuff. I was especially impressed by her work with screenwriters, who walked away with a stronger arc, more compelling characters and more dynamic scenes after working with Ciara. Every professional/fledgling writer needs a Ciara in their corner to succeed."
John Hall
Boston University Master Lecturer
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Former Writing Center Director
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"Ciara's abilities as a reviewing editor are absolutely unparalleled. She is a one-stop shop for any author looking to whip their manuscript into shape. Her analyses are always revelatory, precise, and highly constructive. Use her! You will not regret it."
Peter Malone Elliott
Author
"After securing an agent, but receiving several rejections from editors citing pacing as an issue, I turned to Ciara for help with my novel. She was able to identify exactly where my manuscript needed work and clearly showed me how to bring it to the next level. I'm so excited to implement her suggestions and get my novel out into the world again. I will definitely work with Ciara again!"
Margarita Baressi
Author
"Ciara is the type of editor who gets your story. She doesn't try to change its heart but rather makes that heart even stronger. her tips on world building, with practical examples from similar books, helped me ground my scenes in a way I could never have managed on my own. Ciara's feedback was priceless to my revisions."
Shelby Kisgen
Author Mentor Match Round 8 Mentee
"Ciara's story notes are surgical! Her impressive knowledge of craft is coupled with a unique ability to identify a writer's voice and vision, assuring feedback that's always in line with the author's intention. After receiving her MFA, we asked Ciara to join our faculty. She's just that good."
Scott Thompson
Director of Graduate Screenwriting Program
Boston University
"Ciara's excellent attention to detail and expert grasp of story structure and craft was invaluable. She provided insights into how my pages were working, and what to lean into more. Ciara also suggested a perfect comparative title for my manuscript. With my query letter, she approached it with experience and understood what the publishing industry, agents, and editors seek. I highly recommend her editing services."
Loie Dunn
Writer
"Ciara was an absolute joy to work with. Not only was she flexible in how we worked together, but I credit her for keeping me on track with getting my middle grade fiction novel to the finish line. Her insights helped me develop my characters, plot, and scenes, and also taught me so much about fiction writeing - somethign I greatly appreciate since I am a nonfiction writer by trade. She was also willing to answer my questions. I cannot thank Ciara enough and highly recommend working with her for any writing or editing project. 10/10!"
Heather Cherry
Writer
"Ciara was such a godsend when it came to giving me feedback! Not only does she know the craft, but she takes the time and energy to really learn about the world you're creating to provide thoughtful direction and guidance. Her advice was constructive and helped me fill in some gaps of thought that I hadn't even considered. Her feedback is thorough, and she really dives deep into different aspects of your writing to try to pull out the best ideas. Regardless if you're just starting out or you're working on your 7th round of edits (we've all been there), Ciara will help you show off and highlight your writing. Cannot recommend her enough."
Megan Z.
Writer
"It was great working with Ciara. Her input not only improved my manuscript, it has made me a better writer. I look forward to writing my second book with more confidence."
Rose M.
Writer