Finding and Working With a Literary Agent
Finding and securing a literary agent is just as difficult as it is to land a good publisher for your book. Susan Ludwig shows us the way in this post.
Dealing with Submissions Failure
Sometimes submissions don’t pay off. Some ideas don’t work like you intend and sometimes they are outright rejected. Here’s how to deal with submission failure.
4 Tips for Deciding What You Want in an Agent
While agents perform similar functions, not all agents function the same. Here’s what to consider when looking for an agent who’s right for you.
Do You Need an Agent or a Publisher for Your Manuscript?
You finished your manuscript. Hooray! Now what? Instructor Susan Ludwig guides us through whether you should look for an agent or a publisher for your work.
The First Steps in Contacting Agents
You’ve written a book and now you want a literary agent. Now, the research begins. Get tips for finding the right agent for your work and avoiding scammers.
Writing Scams: A Pair of Potential Problems
Writing scams aren’t new but with a new age of technology comes variations on old tricks. Here’s what two of these scams look like and how to avoid being duped.
Cultivating Writing Relationships in the Publishing Industry
Writers develop relationships in the publishing industry and these connections can contribute to a writer’s success. Let’s talk networking for writers.
What Are Agents Looking For?
Each literary agent has unique interests, specialties, and dislikes. Your submission to each agent should be personalized for that person. Find out how.
Researching Agents
Researching agents is the key to finding one that is a good fit for you and your work. Here’s what to look for in an agent and when you to run the other way.
The First Step to Getting Published…Submissions
Once you decide you want to be published, the first thing you need to do is decide how to target your submissions. Here’s how to outline your first steps.
What Writers Should (and Should NOT) Spend Money on
What’s worth spending your money on as a writer and where should you NOT spend it? Jan Fields shares what to look out for when investing in your writing career.
Avoiding the LONG Short Cuts
New publishing opportunities pop up and make it seem like a writer has found a short cut to getting their book published. Beware of the long short cut.
Three Agent Myths: True or False?
There’s much to be said about working with an agent, so what’s true and what’s not? Here’s what you need to know about working with an agent.
