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Agent Secrets: What an Agent Really Wants From an Unpublished Writer - podcast
Laurie McLean
Laurie McLean describes a literary agent’s role in the publishing process, including 12 ways an agent can help an author. Laurie also explains how to get a literary agent, the makings of a great author/agent relationship, and what an agent looks for...
over 7 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
Setting Realistic Expectations - podcast
Kevan Lyon
It's easy to get swept away in the dream of becoming a bestselling author. While it's wonderful to dream, it's also important to consider the likelihood of achieving that dream. Literary agent Kevan Lyon discusses setting realistic expectations in...
over 8 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Booksellers
How do you figure out which literary agent to go with? Are some better than others for the subject matter you are writing about?
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Question: How do you figure out which literary agent to go with? Are some better than others for the subject matter you are writing about? Answer: The relationship between author and agent is symbiotic and represents a partnership, so it needs...
over 3 years ago
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Setting Realistic Expectations - article
Kevan Lyon
As an author, the first thing you need to do is set realistic expectations. It is a challenging market. I’m sort of an eternal optimist, so I think it will shake out. The market will adjust. People who are losing their local Borders stores will hopefully...
over 8 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Booksellers
Tips for Networking With Publishing Industry Professionals
Elle E. Ire
Networking can be a daunting process. It’s intimidating to approach industry professionals if you’re trying to pitch yourself and your work. There are other avenues, though, to connect with agents and publishers. Elle E. Ire, author and educator, shares...
over 5 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Networking
The Importance of Honest Critiques in Improving Your Writing
Neil V. Young
Neil V. Young, author and technical writer, believes the key to landing a publishing deal may be finding honest critique partners. Agent or publisher rejections are often vague, rarely detailing for the writer why a book is being rejected. For Young...
over 5 years ago
Getting Feedback
Peer Reviews
Tips for Selling Your Story to Hollywood - article
Luke Sandler
One thing that is very important for authors to understand about Hollywood is that Hollywood does not read books. Of course, there are many individual people in Hollywood who read, but as a rule, when it comes to deciding which projects to produce, Hollywood...
over 7 years ago
Book to Screen
Licensing and Rights
5 Tips for Editing your Manuscript before Submission or Publication - article
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The publishing path you choose will determine the degree of “perfect” your manuscript should be in before submission. A fiction manuscript must be complete before you query agents or publishers, but there will be some final editing done by the publisher...
over 7 years ago
Basic Editing
Proofreading
What is the best way to find an agent to represent me and pitch my book to traditional publishers?
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Question: What is the best way to find an agent to represent me and pitch my book to traditional publishers? Answer: Acquiring literary agent representation can be a very long and challenging process for authors, but is a critical step for those...
10 months ago
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How do you write a hook strong enough to make an agent fall in love with your characters and/or plot in the first five pages?
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QUESTION: How do you write a hook strong enough to make an agent fall in love with your characters and/or plot in the first five pages? ANSWER: Literary agents receive an overwhelming amount of manuscript submissions on a weekly basis and lack...
over 3 years ago
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