How to Pitch Your Book
Any opportunity you have to get in front of an agents or publishers and tell them about your book is a precious opportunity, no matter how brief the encounter. Don’t waste it. Make the moment memorable...
View ArticleShould You Choose a Literary Agent or Self-Publish Your Manuscript?
It may seem that the most difficult part of getting your book published was writing the manuscript in the first place, but think again! Once you have finished your first novel, you have to make the...
View ArticleInsider Tips for Getting a Literary Agent FAST
So you finally put the pen to paper and completed your long-awaited manuscript… What to do now? Should you expect literary agents to come knocking down your door? Absolutely not! If you have not yet...
View ArticleFind an Agent for Your Book
Having an agent can make it easier to sell your manuscript to a major publisher and, in some cases, is an absolute necessity. But how can you find an agent for your books? More importantly, how can you...
View ArticleHow To Work With Book Publishing Agents
The world of book publishing is very competitive and publishing houses get thousands of submissions from hopeful authors everyday. Book publishing is a lucrative business; if you ever come up with a...
View ArticleAuthors: Hire An Agent’s ‘Agent’ to Sell Your Book
Landing an agent for your book is more difficult now than ever before. You have to know exactly what to say and how to say it in your query letter to beat out your competition and to increase your...
View ArticleFinding the Right Agent
Your mission is not to find an agent, it is to find the right agent. Do you want an advocate or a gatekeeper? Some literary agents have a passion and a track record for certain kinds of books: cooking,...
View ArticleWhat Could An Agent Do For A Self-Published Author?
Traditionally, an agent shopped a client’s book, negotiated a deal with a traditional publisher, and then focused on selling subrights. But what could an agent do for a self-published author? I think...
View ArticleWhat Every Author Should Know About Literary Agents
Many publishers will no longer accept a proposal unless it comes from an agent. While agents don’t guarantee your book will be published, they can ensure that it gets a reading and advocate for you all...
View ArticleDo Literary Agents Look for New Authors? If So, How Do I Get One?
Question:Do Literary Agents look for new authors? If so, how do I get an agent? Answer: I’ll begin this answer with a question: Have you written a book proposal on this book or the entire manuscript?...
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