Blogger: Rachel Kent
Getting an Agent (Part 2 of 2)
Yesterday I wrote about four qualities I look for in a client. Today I’m going to cover some red flags that would potentially cause me not to represent a writer …
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Blogger: Rachel Kent
Getting an Agent (Part 2 of 2)
Yesterday I wrote about four qualities I look for in a client. Today I’m going to cover some red flags that would potentially cause me not to represent a writer …
// by Rachel Kent// 16 Comments
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Getting An Agent (Part 1 of 2)
This past week, I have taken on two new clients. I’m excited to be working with both of them! They both are unpublished writers, but certain qualities made them stand …
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Location: Books & Such Midwest Office, Illinois
Yesterday I talked about writers conferences and their importance to your writing career. Once you’ve identified the one(s) you plan to attend, follow these action steps to prepare for …
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Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: Old New Castle, Del.
Yesterday I wrote about finding a treasure–a children’s picture book manuscript that a friend referred me to. It is a story filled with magic, sensory richness and adventure.
You may have guessed, …
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Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: New York City
Talk to any literary agent and she will have stories about discovering that perfect project– the one that wouldn’t leave her alone. Today I’m going to talk about one such project that I …
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Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
My favorite moments during the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers conference) all involved getting to know people. I sat near a wonderful editor during our 15-minute appointments with …
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Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office; Santa Rosa, Calif.
On Saturday, after a long day of appointments, I was waiting outside of the appointment rooms to introduce myself to an editor I had never met face-to-face. I …
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Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office; Santa Rosa, Calif.
I served on faculty at the ACFW conference last week, and I’m happy to report that it was a wonderful event with so many blessed moments. Today I’d …
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Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: Books & Such Central Valley Office, CA
Disclaimer: These observations are based largely on my own practices and those I’ve observed from the many agents I know and admire. But each agent is different (just like
What Does It Mean When an Agent Asks to Represent Me?Read More
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Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: Traveling home from the Pacific Northwest
Disclaimer: These observations are based largely on my own practices and those I’ve observed from the many agents I know and admire. But each agent is different (just like each
What Does It Mean When an Agent Informally Communicates with Me?Read More