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Ready for a Contract?
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Did you think it was a typo? Why is there a question mark at the end of the title of this blog post? Of course, you’re ready! Eager! Trembling with anticipation! Gimme!
It’s not …
Ten Things that Make a Thumbs-Up Novel
Today, I’ve decided on a very subjective exploration about what makes me give a novel an unflinching thumbs up. This is not a blog that represents anyone’s taste but mine. Purely personal. I’m guessing there wouldn’t be another literary agent …
What’s new in the ever-changing world of AI?
Keeping up with developments in the world of AI is challenging. Once ChatGPT released, I read every article I could find. But the sheer volume did me in. So I’ve curated a few articles I found especially elucidating and provided …
Five Tips to Becoming a Better Writer
Writing is about putting one word after another, in such a way that the reader will be drawn into the text. But as with all endeavors, becoming a better writer comes with frustrations. Here are five things that I have …
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 …
Tick, Tick, Boom! Raising the Stakes to Raise an Agent’s Interest
It’s summertime, so let’s talk stakes. Not steaks, which we could talk about, especially if you’re planning a 4th of July cookout. Today, let’s discuss an essential ingredient of storytelling that makes the difference between an agent emailing you back …
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Disappearing Hair and Other Video Distractions
Raise your hand if you feel perfectly comfortable in a video meeting or appointment with an agent or editor. I see that hand. The one of you.
Most of us cringe at seeing ourselves on the screen during a virtual/video-based …
Mourning the Loss of Literary Friends
I especially enjoy series fiction because as a character or set of characters is introduced, we follow them through several books until they feel like our own literary friends. I realized that several weeks ago. I’ve read nearly every book …
A Writer and Career Planning
What does an agent mean when she says career planning is a big part of what she does with her clients? Isn’t that a bit like saying you paddled your boat through Hells Canyon white water rapids? I mean, doesn’t …