Blogger: Michelle Ule
Filling in for Mary Keeley who is traveling today.
If you’re a writer, have you entered any contests?
I spoke with some writers recently who asked about the value of contests.
One had had a bad experience …
writing contests
Backdoor to Literary Representation
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
So. . . you need a literary agent. You know you’ve got a knock-em-dead manuscript but now you have to find an agent willing to represent you. You’ve done everything right. You’ve gone to the agency website …
Are Book Awards Important?
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Springtime is book awards time. Finalists are being named; winners are being announced. Does winning a contest or an award make a difference in a writer’s career?
My basic answer is: Yes, it does make a difference …
#QueryFail: Debunking the Myths
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: Books & Such Central Valley Office
Weather: Return to May sunshine
Great responses yesterday. You communicated the limitations and frustrations of the query system. Truthfully? It’s one of my least favorite parts of this job. I …
Following the Rules: Queries
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: Books & Such Central Valley, California Office
Weather: Gorgeous Autumn Weather– sunny and 66º
You’ve seen a number of agent blogs and agent twitters talking about query tips and #queryfail. Agent websites are filled with instructions …