WHO IS ALICE ORR?

Alice Orr is the author of  No More Rejections:  50 Secrets to Writing A Manuscript that Sells (Writer's Digest Book, March 2004)

Alice Orr is a former editor of mystery-suspense and women's fiction.

  • Alice Orr is the president of Alice Orr Agency.  As a literary agent, Alice represented many talented and successful authors including New York Times and USA Today bestsellers and numerous award winners.

  • Alice Orr is the author of thirteen popular fiction novels and many articles.

  • Alice Orr is a teacher.  She lectures nationally on Writing and Publishing.

  • Alice Orr was named Agent of the Year by both the city of New York and state of New Jersey Chapters of Romance Writers of America.

  • Alice Orr was named Editor of the Year by the National Booklovers Convention.

  • Alice Orr is past president of the New York City Chapter of Mystery Writers of America and former vice president of Sisters In Crime Midlantic Chapter.

  • Alice Orr is married.  She has two grown children and two perfect grandchildren.  Alice divides residence between New York City and Vashon Island, Washington.

 

ALICE ORR SEMINAR PARTICIPANTS SPEAK TO ALICE:

"No matter how many times I hear you speak, it seems like the first.  You are an outstanding educator.  The time just flies!"   Chris W., Syracuse NY

"You did it again.  You helped me tremendously."   Ludima B., Fultonville NY

"You are a marvelous, positive gift to everyone fortunate enough to take your class." Mary P., Chicago

"You are a remarkable teacher with an uncanny knack for combining practical industry savvy with powerful techniques that help the writer mine the emotional truth of a story."   Carol D., Pittsburgh PA

"You are the greatest.  You pushed me when I felt I couldn't go on.  There's no way I could ever thank you enough for what you've done for me."   Ella G., Newport TN

"You have given me the tools I need to continue my quest to write, write, write.  I'm on my way.  Thank you very much."   Ellie E., Boca Raton FL.

"A natural born teacher and lecturer.  Alice connects with her students.  She has all the necessary qualities to relate to writers and inspire them to greater levels of creativity and accomplishment."   Jan C., Branch AR

"There is a marvelous organic feel to her classes that elevates them above simple how-to instructions to life lessons I can carry with me throughout my writing career."    Lorin O., Beaumont TX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Links:

International Women's Writing Guild