• ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AGENTS--FOR NOW by Sophfronia Scott - The agent issue is such an emotional one for writers. Having one is a huge validation. I was fortunate to sign with an agent while still writing my first novel and it was wonderful being able to work and know that someone was waiting for what I was writing. ^pop (Added: 3-Nov-2006 Hits: 235 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Go to page | Rate It

• HOW TO SIGN WITH A LITERARY AGENT by Suzanne Falter-Barns - If you're interested in publishing a book and gaining a market presence and income from it, you'll need a literary agent. They are the grease that keeps the oft-rusty wheels of publishing moving. Every day, they eat lunch or talk to editors and acquisition people in publishing houses all over the world, all the while pitching them on the new hot 'properties', as your manuscript will be called. ^pop (Added: 3-Nov-2006 Hits: 210 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Go to page | Rate It

• QUERY LETTERS: TEN WAYS TO HOOK A LITERARY AGENT by Lisa Silverman - During my years as a literary agent for both screenwriters and book authors, I received query letters by the thousands. Even small literary agencies are so overwhelmed by the influx that young, inexperienced interns weed through query letters from prospective authors before the agents even see those few "diamonds in the rough" with a chance at getting published. ^pop (Added: 3-Nov-2006 Hits: 420 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Go to page | Rate It

• SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT: GETTING STARTED by Sophfronia Scott - I am often asked "Do you know of a publisher who would be interested in my book?" There's no easy way to answer this question. ^pop (Added: 3-Nov-2006 Hits: 195 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Go to page | Rate It

• WRITING & PUBLISHING TIPS: HOW TO GET A TOP LITERARY AGENT & SIGN THAT COVETED 6 FIGURE DEAL - First of all, don't write a book -- write a book proposal. Publishers buy ideas not books. To capture a reputable literary agent's attention you'll need to show that you're a media star, or a star in the making. Good writing can be bought but star power can't. ^pop (Added: 3-Nov-2006 Hits: 238 Rating: 1.00 Votes: 1) | Detail | Go to page | Rate It

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