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Bribing an Agent Isn’t the Way to Representation

June 7, 2020 //  by Rachel Kent//  4 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

Awhile back, we received a package filled with goodies for one of the agents at the agency. This gift was from a writer who emailed a query for a project and mailed the box to go along …

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How to Handle the Sting of Rejections

February 6, 2020 //  by Rachel Kent//  9 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

After weeks, possibly months, of waiting for an answer to your submission, you receive a short, polite letter (or email) informing you that your project isn’t right for the agent or editor you were submitting to. Your …

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How Not to Query an Agent

August 15, 2018 //  by Janet Grant//  28 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

You know how you have a bad feeling before you even open an email? Last week I felt obligated to click on an emailed query even though I suspected reading the missive would be a waste …

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Dead Giveaways

October 16, 2017 //  by Wendy Lawton//  44 Comments

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Many a time I’ve been in on a discussion with agents or editors when they mention that something was a dead giveaway that the author was a newbie. Now there’s nothing wrong with being new to something …

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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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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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Recovering from a Meeting Misstep

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

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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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4 Easy Steps to a Great Synopsis

February 22, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  21 Comments

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Creating a synopsis for your novel is one of the hardest pieces of writing there is. It is also one of the most important elements of your proposal. But if you follow these steps, you can master …

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Agent Referrals

January 30, 2017 //  by Wendy Lawton//  19 Comments

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I am often asked by writers, What is the agent referral? How do I get one? Will it get me past the query? The answer to the last question is yes. Now let’s tackle the first two.…

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Identify Your Book’s Unique Angle: One Approach

January 25, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  41 Comments

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Last Sunday a church friend and I found ourselves in a conversation about the recent presidential election and potential ramifications thereof. They’re hard to avoid lately unless you’re a mole. The service was about to begin and …

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