Author Archives: lopopolo

When did humans become “that?”  e.g  ”He was the man that said those words.”   Whatever happened to “who?”   “He was the man who said those words.”  Was it “whom” that ruined “who?”.  Maybe it was “whom” who ruined it all.  We’re … Continue reading →

The expression when I was growing up, was “walking on eggs”  i.e. how one had to be careful around a touchy person. ”Whenever I talk to her, I feel like I have to walk on eggs.”  Meaning you have to be … Continue reading →

the Tom Swift series, published for boy readers 100 yrs ago, gave you terms such as “Fire! “Tom cried alarmingly”  That was then.  Today  readers are much more sophisticated. Avoid what I see over and over  e.g.  “no,” I said flatly.  … Continue reading →

Toni Lopopolo Explains The Correct Way To Polish A Book To Publish  From Her Book Writing Bootcamps On 07.25.11, In July  2011, by Bill Frank Toni Lopopolo, literary agent, brings a book publishing resume that began in  1970 where she … Continue reading →

Are you wondering what it’s like to work with Toni Lopopolo and Shelly Lowenkopf? Shelly Lowenkopf, professor emeritus, masters writing program, USC, and nationally renowned book editor, along with Toni Lopopolo, literary agent, writing instructor, Temple U., former executive editor … Continue reading →

We have set the dates for our next Fiction BootCamp Inensive writing program.  See BootCamp page for details about our upcoming intensive.  There are limited seats available, so early registration is advised. Hope to see you there. Toni  

Hi: I”m happy to announce the Advanced Bootcamp Intensive which begins on Friday May 13th at 5:30 pm at Cafe Luna, Summerland CA. Let us know pronto if you want to attend. 2 places left. Thanks, Toni Continue reading →

Toni Lopopolo will be teaching a workshop at the Cape Cod Writers Center Conference August 14-19, 2011.  The 2011 Conference is a writer’s retreat and resource center for the Twenty-First Century featuring famous keynote speakers and authors. Please visit the Cape … Continue reading →

Santa Barbara CA Click picture to watch interview Literary Gumbo is a weekly look at the world of writers. Host Fred Klein conducts in depth interviews with a variety of scribes – from daily columnists to bestselling authors. It also … Continue reading →

Interview with Toni Lopopolo Literary Management by Dark Angel’s Blog: Literary Ramblings Continue reading →