I wrote this blog post several years ago. Somethings remain the same over time, including the various types of literary agents a writer can choose from. Here’s the post:
Yesterday I had a conversation with Dee, a potential new client. …
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Six Phrases to Avoid in Your Query
Finishing a query is big deal! You’ve spent hours in front of your computer wrestling the words that capture your passion, imagination and life experience into a query letter.
To give your dream the best chance of getting an agent …
I’m Just an Agent Who Can’t Say No
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
For those of you who have tried to gain an agent’s attention but not succeeded, this blog’s for you.
Our agency receives thousands of queries every year, which means we have to say no to thousands …
A Literary Agent Dishes on the Job’s Pluses and Minuses
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
I wrote this blog three years ago. It was well-received then, so I’m re-posting it during the holidays, when our offices are closed. Enjoy chatting amongst yourselves, and Merry Christmas!
Last week I was interviewed for …
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Important Reminder for Agents
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I’m currently on the road, finishing up an almost two-week long book tour with Lauraine Snelling. I thought it would be fitting to rewrite a blog post from a few years ago because we need this important …
4 Ways an Agent Helps You–but Makes No Money
Janet Kobobel Grant
Sometimes at the end of a workday, I review my accomplishments and realize I did nothing to make money. Oh, I was plenty busy, but no funds will come my way as a result of the work.…
How to Find an Agent
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
I asked readers on my Facebook page for questions they’d like me to answer on the blog. It seems many are dying to know the secret to getting an agent.
Stephanie asked: What is the single most …
What’s your favorite part of your job?
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Last week I was interviewed for a radio program, and the interviewer asked me what I liked best and what I liked least about my job. I didn’t have time to give a full answer, but …
Agents get rejected too
Blogger: Rachel Kent
A story of an agent reaching out to an author.
I was shot down today in an email! Actually, I’m making it sound more dramatic than it was, but I needed a hook for my story.
I …
A day in the life of an agent
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
When I first became an agent sixteen years ago, I envisioned myself representing best-selling projects that would bring in hefty paychecks for the rest of my life. That meant I could sip refreshing drinks accessorized with …