Dear People I Submit My Work To; You don’t know me, but you’ve read my handiwork, or at least the part where I make an honest attempt to spell your name correctly. That’s a lot of your job: to read my writing, judge it, and finally click a button that either sends my dreams […]
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How To Get A Literary Agent: A Step-By-Step Guide To Finding Representation For Your Novel Or Nonfiction Book – Writer’s Relief
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How to Get a Literary Agent and Self-Publish Simultaneously
Please welcome guest author Sarah Juckes with an article on publishing. You’ve been submitting to agents for a while now, and although you’ve had a couple of close calls, your book is still unpublished.
Book Writers Beware
“ The moment a publisher or agent suggests you bear any of the costs associated with bringing your book to market, step aside, and think – is it value for money?”
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8 Tips From Literary Agents About How to Get Published
8 Tips From Literary Agents About How to Get Published
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Yes, Agents Google Writers
You don’t query in a vacuum. If you write a query letter and an agent is intrigued (congratulations!) the next thing an agent does is Google you or click on the links in your signature to see where it takes us.
A writer’s virtual footprint is their resume at that point.”
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Shepherding a Self-Published Picture Book to Success: A Conversation with Literary Agent Brenda Bowen
Sangeeta Mehta interviews agent Brenda Bowen about the success of the children’s picture book Sweet Pea & Friends: The SheepOver.
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Publishing … and Other Forms of Insanity: 14 Agents Seeking Science Fiction
Publishing … and Other Forms of Insanity: 14 Agents Seeking Science Fiction https://t.co/0gLlYaFGv6
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Sample Query Letter – How to Write an Agent Query
Sample Query Letter – This query letter sample from a former literary agency President will help you get a top literary agent, publisher, and book deal.
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13 Agents Seeking Southern Fiction NOW
Chuck Sambuchino provides a list of 13 agents actively seeing southern fiction. Plus Giveaway!
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14 Agents Seeking Science Fiction Novels NOW
Chuck Sambuchino list of agents actively seeking Sci-fi manuscripts
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The BIG Reason Agents STOP Reading
The BIG Reason Agents STOP Reading… #getpublished #amwriting #writingtips @PaulaSMunier https://t.co/Z2nx1CHyly
— JustinLantierNovelli (@JLNovelli) December 22, 2015
Simple Steps to Getting Published
Simple Steps to Getting Published
By Glen C. Strathy
“Getting published is the goal of every book writer. For older writers, publishing that first book may be the fulfilment of a lifelong dream. For young writers, it can be an achievement that launches a career as a professional writer.
Either way, that first sale is a big deal. It’s a milestone that establishes you as a serious writer…”
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So you’ve written your novel, what now?
So you’ve written your novel, what now?
By Joanna Swainson
“Writing a novel is pretty darn impressive. Lots of people have the big dream but never actually type ‘The End’. If you’ve managed to do that, then you’ve achieved a lot already. Well done!So what’s next? If you want to see your book on library and bookstore shelves, your best bet is to get a literary agent to represent your work. Many publishing houses don’t accept what they call ‘unsolicited submissions’ – manuscripts that haven’t arrived via a literary agent…”
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Literary Agents in the Digital Age: Interview with Jessica Faust
Literary Agents in the Digital Age: Interview with Jessica Faust
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“Many writers today opt to self-publish so they can bypass literary agents. Why go through what might be an endless cycle of sending out query letters—and pay an agent’s commission—when it’s so easy to publish a book independently?
Some of the most successful authors in the indie writing community, however, do have representation. So how does an agent assist in a debut or established writer’s self-publishing endeavors? Can an agent effectively advocate for her clients’ best interests if she’s also acting as their publisher? I spoke with literary agent Jessica Faust about these topics and more…”
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7 Literary Agents Seeking Fantasy Novels NOW
7 Literary Agents Seeking Fantasy Novels NOW
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New Authors Beware of Scam Agents and Publishing Sharks in Self Publishing
New Authors Beware of Scam Agents and Publishing Sharks
— Just Publishing (@justpublishing) November 5, 2015
“Publishing a book today is easy with self-publishing services that are generally offered for free online, or if not free, they are very cheap. This low cost simplicity however, has made it a goldmine for shady scam agents and scam publishers to deceive new authors who are trying to get their book published. I received an unsolicited email today from a long time publishing scammer, which reminded me that the publishing seas are still infested with these untrustworthy sharks.
In general terms, these scammers prey on either an author’s dream of becoming published, or on the fact that an author may not know how to self publish and has given up on traditional publishing, but still yearns. Don’t fall into their expensive traps. Here are a few clear warning signals of a possible publishing scammer…”
Choose your publishing partners wisely
Choose your publishing partners wisely
By David Farland
“Very often I have new writers come to me who have been approached by agents, editors, publishers, or producers who want to take control of their work. Sometimes, that’s a bad idea.
Think of it this way. Suppose that you’ve spent a long hard year tending and watering your garden. At the end of the year, you’re faced with a huge pile of produce—corn and pumpkins, carrots and onions, peas and berries.
And suddenly someone comes and leans over the fence to your garden and asks, “Mind if I take this all down and sell it at the fair for you?”
Wouldn’t you have some questions? Would you look to see if he was dressed like a beggar? Would you want to know what fair he will sell it at? Do you know if he would pay you honestly?…”
3 New Agents Looking for Writers
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3 New Agents Looking for Writers
Here are three new agents looking for writers. Megan Close (Keller Media) is looking for self-help, dating/relationships, pop culture, pop psychology, management, career, entrepreneurship, health, and science. Sandy Harding (Spencerhill Associates) is seeking thrillers, women’s fiction, romance, and literary fiction for the adult market. Caitlin McDonald (Donald Maass Literary Agency) is looking for science fiction and fantasy for all age levels.”
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