Tag Archive | query letter
Finding an Agent: When Gender Matters for a Writer
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
In a perfect world, agents and publishing houses would judge authors based solely on syntax, characterization, plot, and other aspects of writing. But our world is far from a perfect one, and an author’s race, gender, and sexuality can still play a role in who is published. In particular, some of…
#MondayBlogs: Things to Do When You’re Suffering from Writer’s Block
Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
Intro: Writer’s block. Oh, horrid writer’s block! It’s such a common fear (and problem) with many writers, and today’s guest blogger, C.S. Wilde, tackles the topic fearlessly and humorously. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in guest articles are those of the author/s and do not necessarily reflect my…
How to Get Published: Five Tips No One Ever Told You by @MLaSarre
Originally posted on Lit World Interviews:
How to Get Published: Five Tips No One Ever Told You Every year, thousands upon thousands of books are submitted to agents and publishers by writers who would give their eye teeth to call themselves authors. Every year, by some reports, less than 0.03 percent of all submitted manuscripts…
Writing the Back Blurb
Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
Announcements: The Messy Owl reviewed Take Me Tomorrow, stating, “A thrilling and entangling plot, full of suspense and action.” Read the entire review here or check out my latest novel by clicking here. … Writing the Back Blurb As I near the release date of Death Before Daylight, I remember…
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Submitting Short Stories to Magazines
Originally posted on Self-Published Authors Helping Other Authors:
Have you ever written a short story and tried to get it published in a magazine? Chances are you have. Many authors, both traditional and indie, write short stories and try to get them published in print magazines, on e-mags, or in anthologies. I’ve been published in…