Choosing a Literary Agent is a Lot Like Dating
It’s often said that it is harder to get literary representation than to get published. And it may be true! But as many of you know, I think it is essential for writers to be well represented. This ensures not only a better chance of getting published, but also provides a writer with a seasoned […]
Writing with a Positive Attitude–It May Get You an Agent or Publisher!
There are many reasons why writers write, but one is that that they wish to be read. Most writers want to find their audience and connect with their audience. Whether it is because they have something to say, information to share, or are creating an experience, through memoir and fiction, most writers–at least those who […]
Why Literary Agents May Give You the Cold Shoulder
It’s often said that it is tougher to get a literary agent to represent you than to find a publisher. That may well be true! And yet, it’s essential these days to have representation. With rapid-fire changes in the industry, including consolidation and the inevitable contraction that accompanies it, the chances of getting published by […]
Do Your Homework to Land a Literary Agent
It never ceases to amaze me by 99% of the unsolicited queries we receive at the agency are doomed. Why? Because in so many cases, the writer clearly did not check our agency website and submission guidelines. And I’m assuming that if they are querying multiple literary agents (which, by the way, is OK), this […]