It is really disappointing to face rejection and sometimes it is rejection after rejection until there are no agents or publishers left to pitch to. When you seemingly hit the end of the road, what do you do?
There are …
Is it easy to get another book contract after the first?
“Once I sell my first book to a publishing house, it’s going to be easy to sell the rest of my manuscripts.”
We see this assumption expressed in the many emails we receive from writers who believe that the book …
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Moving Beyond Fear of Rejection
I participated in an online conference over the weekend and really enjoyed the panel I was part of. The other agents were so knowledgeable and the questions asked were excellent.
One question we were asked was what advice do we …
The Meanings Behind Different Types of Rejection Letters
Today we’re talking rejection. Sorry! 🙂 But I hope this post will be helpful.
When an editor or agent sends a rejection letter, different types of rejections mean different things. Here’s the inside scoop, as I see it, on four …
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Christmas in July! Upcoming client releases for Christmas time.
It has been SO hot in our area of California that I’m starting to dream of Christmastime. Cool air, beautiful lights and decorations, hymns sung at church and while decorating the tree, peppermint mochas…
Ahhhh. I’m ready!
Because I’m feeling …
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Publishing Timeline
The other day I received an email from a potential client asking me if I would have an answer for him about representation quickly because he was counting on his book releasing from a traditional publisher this year. He felt …
Music and Writing
Do you listen to music while you write?
I came across this article from The Washington Post. It discusses a study that shows that listening to music that you enjoy can help you to focus your thoughts by increasing your …
Original Book Titles vs. Final Book Titles
I came across an article in The Huffington Post about classic books and their original titles. Most of them are SO different from the true title of the work.
Here is a brief list, but be sure to check out …
A Benefit of Having an Agent: Unexpected Opportunities
I hope you all enjoyed Super Bowl Sunday! I don’t really watch football, but I know a lot of people were excited about the game!
As literary agents, one of the ways we can serve our clients is to pass …
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Remembering Rest
Happy new year! 2024!
We are all diving in to a new year with new goals and dreams! I know writers are always pressing hard to keep moving forward. The books have to be done on time. The proposals have …