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Finding an Agent

Long Agent Response Times

October 9, 2017 //  by Wendy Lawton//  36 Comments

Blogger:  Wendy Lawton


Before I address our subject today, let me give you a little update about our Books & Such main office and about three of our colleagues.

The massive fires in Santa Rosa have caused the evacuation of …

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Fatal Submission Fails

September 11, 2017 //  by Wendy Lawton//  32 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton (Still touring the beautiful English Countryside)

I sense much submission angst out there in writer land. I think a quiz is in order to help you identify some of the fatal submission mistakes a writer might inadvertently …

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What Drives an Agent Crazy? Part 1

August 13, 2017 //  by Janet Grant//  30 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

Several years ago, I wrote the blog post below because things were kind of, well, crazy. Actually, those circumstances inspired me to create several posts. Last week set new records for craziness, and I found myself …

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The Entitled Writer

May 29, 2017 //  by Wendy Lawton//  40 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

We talk a lot about the kinds of writers we love to work with but when we agents get together the talk often turns to the writers we hate representing.

And there is always one standout– one …

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Perspective and Your Writing Career

May 18, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  32 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

It was inevitable that the word author would evolve to authorpreneur as your publishing responsibilities have doubled in this industry. You can view this development as either a cross to bear or an opportunity for added control …

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How a Literary Agent Acquires Clients

May 7, 2017 //  by Janet Grant//  40 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

What process does a literary agent use to acquire clients? That question popped up in the comments to my blog last week, in which I discussed how a publishing committee decides if it will offer you …

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Author, Check Your Online Presence

May 3, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  27 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

When your book proposal interests agents and editors, the first thing they’ll do is investigate your website, blog, and social media activity. That’s why it’s so important that each area of your online presence compliments the others …

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More Things Not to Say to an Agent

April 17, 2017 //  by Wendy Lawton//  63 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

Plenty of blogs tell you how to approach an agent, what to say and how to say it. A couple of years ago I chose ten things not to say to an agent and you shared with …

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Recovering from a Meeting Misstep

April 5, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  17 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

Several comments on my blog post last week, “How To Prepare for An Agent Interview,” referenced a fear of botching your meeting with an agent or editor. So this week I have four tips for recovering after …

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The Career View

April 4, 2017 //  by Wendy Lawton//  31 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

What kind of things do I look for in a new client? Things like being knowledgeable and invested. And writing books that have commercial appeal. And offering fresh ideas and a fresh voice.

I also look for …

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