Success Story
Congratulations J. M.
Saint on signing with your agent. For J.M’s querying tale, check out this interview.
Around the Internet
The National Endowment for
Arts reported that 45% of adults polled read novels and short stories for
enjoyment (i.e. not reading fiction for course work)
Agent Rachelle Gardner
asked if you’re in this for the long haul, and provided tips to ensure it stays
this way (e.g. don’t ruin your reputation because of something you said on
Twitter).
Want to find out what
agents and editors are looking for? Look no further than Twitter.
I’ve seen arguments
lately as to whether or not author branding is necessary. Jami Gold posted on branding
and how to make the most of it. It’s a great post that explains what branding
is and what it isn’t.
The year is rapidly
coming to an end (depressing, huh?). Mary Keely talked about goal setting and planning
for the remaining weeks of 2013.
Agent Janet Reid provided
insight as to why agents want big advances for their writers (verses royalties
only).
You’ve queried your
book to small presses and one has offered you a deal. Should you query agents
and let them know? Janet Reid answers this question here. And please read it before you accept the offer. If you read
it afterwards, it’s too late.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Stina
Lindenblatt @StinaLL writes Young Adult and New Adult
novels. In her spare time, she’s a photographer and can be found at her
blog/website. She is represented by Marisa Corvisiero, and
finds it weird talking about herself in third person. Her debut New Adult contemporary romance, TELL ME
WHEN, will be released Jan. 20, 2014 (Carina Press, HQN).
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