Den of Writers | Debi Alper | Activity https://www.denofwriters.com/members/debi/activity/ Activity feed for Debi Alper. Mon, 25 May 2026 07:26:59 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 78ef25afcc6cb5dbe72850ecfd2526a1 Debi Alper replied to the topic Recent agent experience in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/recent-agent-experience/#post-7825 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 01:06:46 +0000 Oh Hilary! I was alerted to this thread by Ath. I can see you’re taking this well but I know how much it must hurt. I’m going to try to take a step back and see where the agent might have been coming from. Don’t shout at me!

Agents love books, of course, and get very excited when they are part of the process that leads to publication. For some,…[Read more]

]]> 0 d0150dd13dc21a0da44494824459e0a2 Debi Alper posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/10344/#acomment-10388 Sat, 27 Jul 2019 23:33:37 +0000 Heyoop. Just seen I’ve been name-checked here. I do check the Den regularly but missed this. Sounds like you’ve sorted something out, At hers. Bummer though. Hope you’re not regretting coming to York. I’ll be looking forward to seeing you there.

In reply to - Athelstone posted an update Feeling a bit hacked-off. Just heard that my number one choice of agent to meet at York is no longer going to be there. To be honest, she seemed like such a good fit for my writing that […] ]]> 3264d3657c1921fc2c9ed1df8a0710e1 Debi Alper posted an update: Someone on the current self-edit course has just posted this […] https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/4933/ Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:06:57 +0000 Someone on the current self-edit course has just posted this link about creating suspense and I thought I’d share it here: http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/6-secrets-to-creating-and-sustaining-suspense

]]> 3 52ef2d9bf52c81f2b1f0f5db4ff59a61 Debi Alper replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/ive-gone-and-done-it-again/#post-1943 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:06:18 +0000 I AM SO BLOODY EXCITED!

]]> 0 147b31c4ac5bbddcd4f8f0273792158b Debi Alper replied to the topic Getting an Agent. in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/getting-an-agent/page/7/#post-1809 Tue, 25 Sep 2018 23:28:22 +0000 You called, ma’am? Yes, no ‘c’ required for the reasons already given on this thread. It sends out a signal that you don’t really know how this stuff works, which is less-than professional.

]]> 0 bf02db05e79c504d2b56f189dd979e61 Debi Alper replied to the topic Pitching opportunity for northern writers in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/pitching-opportunity-for-northern-writers/page/2/#post-1652 Sat, 22 Sep 2018 00:18:12 +0000 @juliec – DHH is David Headley’s agency. David is also a bookseller, owning Goldsboro Books, which hosts some big events like Crime in the Court, and he became an agent in 2008. He knows the business from an unusual – but useful – angle. The agency has grown steadily. I met him a few times at York, in the early days of FoW. At that time, I think…[Read more]

]]> 0 e1f2e2d36ba5b998236ddce959bc1490 Debi Alper posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/3127/#acomment-3305 Wed, 19 Sep 2018 20:37:15 +0000 There are no records of anything that was on the Cloud at all. Everything went pfft. 🙁 I could tell people who was in their group but it would take me some time. I’ve just done it for one recent group. One person contacted me and said they wanted to get in touch with their group so I went back to the emails I sent out with the course pack at…[Read more]

In reply to - Squidge posted an update Just wondering how many here were in the Sept (I think) 2014 Self edit course? @swoop @tenacityflux … Jody Klaire, who I don’t think has found us yet? Anyone else? ]]> 2bbc9a625708b3632531424e976a88e8 Debi Alper replied to the topic Receiving an email headed 'Offer of Representation'.... in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/receiving-an-email-headed-offer-of-representation/page/3/#post-1461 Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:19:37 +0000 I can see replies here @KazG but can’t see where they are in the thread or how to continue the conversation. Pfft. I’m currently trying to get to grips with the new platform for the course before it starts tomorrow so I’m probably being dense. Just want to say I’m eagerly awaiting a link to say you have a deal (!!!) so I can add you to our Hall of Fame.

]]> 0 49e513c3c83562f28b26422d2164117f Debi Alper posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/2950/#acomment-2992 Mon, 17 Sep 2018 00:28:58 +0000 Cooee. Hi Emma. Good here innit. The spirit of the Cloud lives on.

In reply to - EmmaD became a registered member ]]> ad5b22f317ca497d42b33b43a499f89d Debi Alper replied to the topic Festival Dreams in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/festival-dreams/#post-1405 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 17:38:18 +0000 I’ve been to every FoW and there have been many golden moments but none compare to sitting on That Stage with That Author. Glad we didn’t need tissues after all. You were perfect.

]]> 0 ce809f96d87397729663bca8959f64f4 Debi Alper replied to the topic A Brief History of York Festivals in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-brief-history-of-york-festivals/page/3/#post-1356 Fri, 14 Sep 2018 12:55:14 +0000 I’ve blogged about FoW but it’s pix only, I’m afraid, and they’re in an odd order but I don’t have time to faff. What an awesome weekend for Denizens it was. We raised several glasses (each) to absent friends.

]]> 0 9d9c7b47976de28c40f8e113ee339da5 Debi Alper replied to the topic Contract finally sorted! in the forum Podium http://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/contract-finally-sorted/#post-1202 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:52:25 +0000 *air punch* Yes, publishing moves at a glacial pace but this is a fabulous stride forwards – at last. I saw your lovely agent at York, though we didn’t have a chance to chat. I do know how much she adores you though. (Don’t we all!) xx

]]> 0 c1dfd67043c96b2e42ba2b67852dd038 Debi Alper replied to the topic Receiving an email headed 'Offer of Representation'.... in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/receiving-an-email-headed-offer-of-representation/page/2/#post-1063 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 22:36:55 +0000 Kaz! KAAAAAZZZZ! This is utterly brilliant news. I’m so delighted and excited for you. You’re absolutely right to have an agent too, even though you’ve already got what most people want from an agent. As soon as there’s somewhere online that I can link to, I’ll be adding you to the Self-Edit Hall of Fame. Lots of you are already listed there.…[Read more]

]]> 0 3f10b72aec69ef84e30a109b4d64958e Debi Alper replied to the topic A Brief History of York Festivals in the forum Blogs http://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-brief-history-of-york-festivals/page/2/#post-951 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 23:25:19 +0000 @bellam – it was indeed recorded. Please excuse me for shouting, everyone, but MANDY WAS BLOODY BRILLIANT!

]]> 0 cf4ebfa07b06c0dcb62e574ae805fd3a Debi Alper replied to the topic Friday night live in the forum Podium http://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/friday-night-live/page/2/#post-950 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 23:19:13 +0000 I would definitely be doing cartwheels if it wouldn’t land me in a neck brace. So proud of Hel for her win, Mandy for her keynote, Philippa for her shortlisting and everyone who has made such massive strides forward.

]]> 0 0ee3724b4f9afb351771056724e85a6d Debi Alper posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/2256/#acomment-2289 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 23:11:03 +0000 I have a proof copy and could hardly bear to put it down over the weekend. Twice, I was nearly late for my workshops.

In reply to - Daedalus posted an update Well done Denizens – @bric‘s The Chemical Detective will be the next book read by the Waterstones reader Fiona Sharp 🙂 ]]> 41babbf816e5c47035bd040673099def Debi Alper posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/2085/#acomment-2114 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 22:54:03 +0000 Janette was there. Lots of familiar faces but I’ve lost track of who’s in the Den. Isn’t Hel here? She won Friday Night Live! Lots of pix on my FB.

In reply to - Philippa East posted an update We’ve returned from FoW. It was fantastic to catch up with Julie, John, Giselle, Debi, and of course our star, Mandy. (Hope I’ve not missed anyone? I know not everyone went this […] ]]> 4fb27d9220e026c5051a868c1c7fb680 Debi Alper replied to the topic Festival of Writing news.... in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/festival-of-writing-news/#post-579 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 15:22:06 +0000 Always great to have ‘one of our own’ to cheer on. Mind you, I’m going to have to hold myself in check. Apparently, I’m doing the comp intros on both Friday and Saturday this year. Even though the decision isn’t down to me, I’ll be tempted to jump up and down and yell, ‘Vote for her!’

]]> 0 6535789550f024f811f18c3c8cd1292c Debi Alper replied to the topic A Room with a View in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-room-with-a-view/page/2/#post-522 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:59:14 +0000 There are quite a few people with WritersDen handles. Nothing with Den of Writers and no hashtag for it. Yet!

]]> 0 5ff5d7b7279361923e2e413ff7d85219 Debi Alper replied to the topic A Room with a View in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-room-with-a-view/page/2/#post-517 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:49:24 +0000 Should we have a hashtag so we can all find and share tweets and guide people here?

]]> 0 104c1b85d425af7f4b53bbf0c6ae8cfa Debi Alper posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/1030/#acomment-1074 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:35:48 +0000 Dentists? Maybe not …

In reply to - Squidge posted an update Can’t believe the cloud simply doesn’t exist any more… Calling myself a Dennie doesn’t have quite the same ring to it. So what DO we call ourselves here? Suggestions […] ]]> 25d628c61184e51233af0f14f2f0b7bb Debi Alper posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/1004/#acomment-1072 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:30:36 +0000 It’s so lovely to be here – especially since the Cloud seems to have wafted away. 🙁

In reply to - GippsGirl posted an update @debi Wonderful to see you here, Debi! I imagine you are stretched with all your writerly commitments, but your presence here, when time permits, will be most appreciated. x ]]> f0de6a68f33720615d78c42224904b0e Debi Alper posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/965/#acomment-1071 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:28:53 +0000 Everyone here has automatic membership. Mind you, if we have a separate drink for each of you … Hmmm.

In reply to - Squidge posted an update @debi – hello lovely editrix! Sorry I shan’t see you at York this year, but I’ll be thinking of you all from afar xx ]]> 8d4c1ee99e04525fd203a3e39c1fb8a3 Debi Alper replied to the topic Getting an Agent. in the forum Blogs http://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/getting-an-agent/page/5/#post-488 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:09:20 +0000 Good luck. You’ve had some excellent advice above. Good here, innit?

]]> 0 6fddf8d505db62f0b935ca31e68bae42 Debi Alper replied to the topic Hello All in the forum Coffee Shop https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/hello-all/page/5/#post-482 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:39:20 +0000 Ach. There goes a chunk of our collective history. At least we have a den-shaped future. Group hug?

]]> 0 0073df7efb344ec7296cf5bad988811e Debi Alper posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/965/#acomment-966 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 21:33:35 +0000 We’ll be raising a glass or three to absent friends. xx

In reply to - Squidge posted an update @debi – hello lovely editrix! Sorry I shan’t see you at York this year, but I’ll be thinking of you all from afar xx ]]> de838f4103e6fe88c46bdc1240573aac Debi Alper posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/816/#acomment-953 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 17:16:48 +0000 *waves*

In reply to - Debi Alper posted an update Hello, lovely Den Dwellers. Thanks so much for inviting me here. I’m neck-deep in prep for York and reading for the Costas (largest ever entry this year), as well as trying to sort out […] ]]> d7d16fd83310770f499903c087c6f88b Debi Alper posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/816/#acomment-952 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 17:16:34 +0000 You’re a total legend for starting a new comp. No idea what lies in wait for the Cloud. Sigh.

In reply to - Debi Alper posted an update Hello, lovely Den Dwellers. Thanks so much for inviting me here. I’m neck-deep in prep for York and reading for the Costas (largest ever entry this year), as well as trying to sort out […] ]]> 2002aabd0e7036c0bad24f59cc0cbd5b Debi Alper replied to the topic Places to find short story submission opportunities in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities http://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/places-to-find-short-story-submission-opportunities/#post-461 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 15:23:56 +0000 Ha! Point taken. I will assume nothing and you can all shout at me if I say something you definitely do know about.

]]> 0 ac41a7e2ffeb66e82e0e8008db6af2fb Debi Alper replied to the topic Places to find short story submission opportunities in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities http://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/places-to-find-short-story-submission-opportunities/#post-458 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 15:01:41 +0000 You do all know about ShortStops, run by the wonderful Tania Hershman, don’t you? https://shortstops.info/ The regular emails she sends out list all the events and comps in one place.

]]> 0 20b37b5e1222be860c3aa8d57ab65892 Debi Alper posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/896/#acomment-910 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 13:54:13 +0000 I could access it yesterday but today- nada

In reply to - Athelstone posted an update If I was Harry, I’d be taking a good look at my direct debits and standing orders right now 🙁 ]]> 0d25f7ce4bdbd956ac498f1d5506e2b4 Debi Alper posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/849/#acomment-858 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:21:34 +0000 I’ll be seeing you IRL very soon!

In reply to - Philippa East posted an update Hooray!!! Welcome, Debi! ]]> abf9e8f81ce14ddf19a0a53fe460823c Debi Alper posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/816/#acomment-857 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:19:26 +0000 I’m feeling quite emosh TBH. What a great space.

In reply to - Debi Alper posted an update Hello, lovely Den Dwellers. Thanks so much for inviting me here. I’m neck-deep in prep for York and reading for the Costas (largest ever entry this year), as well as trying to sort out […] ]]> 6679733f503c36ef72b25cd5f94cfd83 Debi Alper posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/812/#acomment-852 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:17:27 +0000 Thanks! Such a warm welcome from people.

In reply to - Debi Alper became a registered member ]]> d2a6c6eedb999a293240306388a08fdb Debi Alper posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/812/#acomment-825 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 23:05:38 +0000 Delighted to be here. The resilience of writers, eh?

In reply to - Debi Alper became a registered member ]]> dbe713d83dcf8d379a4e041dcde433d1 Debi Alper posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/812/#acomment-818 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 22:25:22 +0000 Very swish here. What a star you are.

In reply to - Debi Alper became a registered member ]]> b682113c741402eab1897ffbed831cde Debi Alper changed their profile picture https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/817/ Tue, 04 Sep 2018 22:24:07 +0000 0 cfbd6b32734222fcbc9be6d95b0e8925 Debi Alper posted an update: Hello, lovely Den Dwellers. Thanks so much for inviting me […] https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/816/ Tue, 04 Sep 2018 22:16:35 +0000 Hello, lovely Den Dwellers. Thanks so much for inviting me here. I’m neck-deep in prep for York and reading for the Costas (largest ever entry this year), as well as trying to sort out the new platform for the course. I’ll make sure I find time to hang out here whenever I can. So good to know this place exists. xx

]]> 7 5e3c685c7fb2c152dd47a54f2ea3e39d Debi Alper became a registered member https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/812/ Tue, 04 Sep 2018 22:10:41 +0000 7