Tag Archive | Literary agents
Why Some Books Resonate and Others Don’t
Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
I’m here to tell you why some books resonate and others don’t. Why? Because so many publishers/agents/editors are out there searching for the next big thing, and many authors are trying to become that. As authors, sometimes we stare at three or four different projects and wonder which one…
Some surprising tips on pitching to an agent (and some not so surprising)
Originally posted on Helena Fairfax:
Last week I was at the Ilkley Literature Festival – a series of writing-related workshops and talks held every year here in the north of England. One of the talks was given by Andrew Lownie, who deals with non-fiction at the literary agency of the same name. Andrew Lownie’s agency…
4 Things Publishers and Agents Want in a Writer
Originally posted on Veronica Bale's Blog:
If you’re a new author, finding a publisher or literary agent to represent your writing is a frustrating, thankless, and even heartbreaking exercise. I know, I’ve been through it. The dreaded “Thanks, but no thanks,” … I’m not sure if its better or worse than the classic no-response. There is a…
New Agents @kimberlybrower & @RebeccaLScherer to Query from @ChuckSambuchino
Originally posted on Lit World Interviews:
From Guide to Literary Agents with @ChuckSambuchino: 2 New Agents To Query Kimberly Brower of Rebecca Friedman Literary Agency “Kimberly is seeking: Kimberly is interested in both commercial and literary fiction, with an emphasis in women’s fiction, contemporary romance, mysteries/thrillers, new adult and young adult, as well as certain…
How to get a literary agent…or not
Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes:
I’ve just been reading a blog post about what agents and publishers want to see when they Google your name. You know what’s funny about the answer? They don’t seem to be looking at what you’ve written. They want to see that you’re active, that you’re blowing your own…
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