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.
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.
5 Money Myths Writers Shouldn’t Believe
It’s difficult to talk about money in publishing since pay rates vary widely from publisher to publisher, but here are 5 money myths writers shouldn’t believe.
Submissions: The Search for an Agent
Do I need an agent? What do they do? How do you get one? Are they expensive? Jan Fields answers all these questions and more as you search for an agent.
Emotional Truth in Writing a Picture Book
Establishing an emotional connection is an important element to consider in writing a picture book. Jan Fields share picture books that have nailed emotional truth in their stories.
Trouble Getting Started? Try Picture Book Writing Exercises
In picture book writing, getting started can be the hardest part. Jan Fields shares her go-to writing exercises for getting the writing motor revved up raring to go!
4 Questions About Writing Picture Books
Picture books are probably the most easily identified of all the children’s books. So, let’s answer four burning questions today about writing picture books.
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.
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.
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.
