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Arcs and the Synopsis

October 21, 2015 //  by Mary Keeley//  32 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

This week an author asked me to take a look at her synopsis and offer suggestions because she was struggling to get it right. She isn’t alone. I talk to writers all the time who say the …

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When You Get a Proposal Request

October 1, 2015 //  by Mary Keeley//  27 Comments

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Agents and editors are aware of what their request for a proposal means to an author. Some will request the first few chapters, and others may ask for the complete manuscript, especially from debut authors. That’s often …

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3 Wrong Assumptions about Agents

May 10, 2015 //  by Janet Grant//  46 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

Agents long have known that clients wish an agent had only one client–that writer. But the truth of the matter is that the agent must sustain a healthy list of clients to make a living. Unless …

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Book Proposals

March 31, 2015 //  by Wendy Lawton//  18 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

Last week we had a review of queries. Today— book proposals. (Because you just can’t get enough of this stuff, right?)

Confession: All my life I’ve been a rule-follower. I obey all posted signs. I follow the …

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When Comparison is Good

July 22, 2014 //  by Rachelle Gardner//  34 Comments

Blogger: Rachelle Gardner

When you’re trying to interest an agent or publisher in your book, you’re often asked to provide “comps” — other books that could be compared to yours, or books that might compete with yours. A good book …

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5 Tips for Writing a Synopsis that Shines

June 12, 2014 //  by Mary Keeley//  62 Comments

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Last week some of you commented about your love-hate relationship with writing a synopsis. Some authors say they enjoy it. More often, though, I hear writers express uncertainty. It doesn’t have to be a dreaded task if …

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What Your Proposal Says about You

June 5, 2014 //  by Mary Keeley//  36 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

Writers communicate volumes of information between the lines and paragraphs, in what is there and in what is missing in their proposals. Today, I’ll let you in on some of the first things agents and editors notice.…

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Benefits for Your Readers

May 15, 2014 //  by Mary Keeley//  29 Comments

With the exception of novelists who learn about their characters and the storyline as they unfold in draft stage, most writers have a well-developed concept for their book before you sit down to write. At this stage you’re at least …

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Book Proposals Mean Business

March 27, 2014 //  by Mary Keeley//  31 Comments

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Last week I blogged on three criteria agents use to assess your readiness for representation (here). Today let’s focus on what goes into the first of these: your proposal. The following tips will be …

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What Makes You and Your Proposal Impressive?

March 20, 2014 //  by Mary Keeley//  63 Comments

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The fact there is more competition for fewer publishing slots makes the goal of getting your book published by a traditional publisher more challenging. So let’s address that elephant in the room right off the bat. My …

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