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Category Archives: Agents
THE EYES HAVE IT
It seems like I’ve been working on this novel forever, but it’s actually been a little over a year. My happy news is the manuscript is completed and in the hands of the editor I use to help polish my … Continue reading
Posted in Agents, Books, Editing, Editors, Fiction, Publishing, Reading, Writing
Tagged authors, Books, Characters, Feelings, novel, Relationships, writing
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Perfect Pitch
There is no such thing as perfect pitch to agents and editors at a conference. But with careful preparation, you can minimize your anxiety and maximize your chances of a positive outcome. Jane Friedman tells you how: https://janefriedman.com/pitch-agents-writers-conference/
Posted in Agents, Editors, Manuscripts, Writing, writing conferences, Writing Workshops
Tagged agents, Manuscripts, novels, Pitch, Publishers, writers, Writers Conferences
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FISHING FOR FEEDBACK
I often have multiple projects going at the same time. Generally, though, one keeps rising to the top, the one I want to be perfect from the first paragraph. The opening page of a novel can make or break a … Continue reading
Posted in Agents, Books, critiques, Manuscripts, Women's Fiction, YA/NA
Tagged agents, Books, feedback, forbidden love, love, novel, romance, writing
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Literary Potholes in the Road
It has been nearly two months since my search for an agent or publisher began for Gram & Me. I have received 22 rejections, most of which were in response to a query letter only, or a query letter plus … Continue reading
Posted in Agents, Best Sellers, Blogs, Publishing, Writing
Tagged agents, attitude, authors, Books, critiques, New Novelists, novels, Perseverence, Publishing, writers, writing
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WHAT GENRE IS IT?
Yes, I know it’s not my usual day for posting. But I have a busy week ahead, and a poor track record for posting in the midst of competing demands. Did I really miss posting last week? Yes. But I … Continue reading
Posted in Agents, Blogs, Books, Publishing, Writing
Tagged agents, book promotion, Books, genre, novels, publisher, query letters, writing
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TIME FLIES…AGAIN!
Is today really Wednesday? Because when I woke up yesterday, I could have sworn it was Monday, so today should be Tuesday, the day of each week when I post something new. Alas, the folks on three TV stations, the … Continue reading
Posted in Agents, Blogs, Books, Goals, Publishing, Women's Fiction, Writing
Tagged attitude, authors, Books, ebooks, novels, patience, Publishers, Publishing, writers, writing
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In Search of The Right Agent
Ah, the long and winding road to agent representation. And people think running for President is tough? A little background: my first two novels Autumn Colors and In Her Mother’s Shoes, were self-published because of my inability/failure to secure an … Continue reading
Posted in Agents, Autumn Colors, Blogs, Books, Dreams, Editing, In Her Mother's Shoes, Manuscripts, Publishing, Social Media, Uncategorized, Women's Fiction, Writing
Tagged agents, attitude, authors, Autumn Colors, book promotion, Books, Editing, In Her Mother's Shoes, novels, Publishers, Publishing, Traditional Publishers, writers, writing
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THE JOY OF COMPLETING A NOVEL
I’ve been working on Gram & Me for over two years. I thought, once I retired, that I’d pump out a new manuscript at least every year, if not every six months. I certainly have enough ideas to keep them … Continue reading
Posted in Agents, Book Reviews, Books, Editing, Women's Fiction
Tagged agents, authors, Books, Editing, Manuscripts, novels, Publishing, writers, writing
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WINNING AN AGENT: MAYBE THIS TIME
Winning the attention of a well-connected agent and major publisher—AND having your novel viewed by the publisher as worthy of considerable investment—isn’t just about writing a good story. That’s part of it (unless you are a celebrity, which automatically propels … Continue reading
Posted in Agents, Publishing, Uncategorized
Tagged agents, authors, Autumn Colors, blogging 101, Books, Editing, Gram & Me, In Her Mother's Shoes, luck, lucky day, Publishers, Publishing, writing
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