Sentences with phrase «agents or publishers for»

When you self - publish however, the one thing you don't have to do is write and send a query letter to agents or publishers for representation.

While I don't offer hands - on assistance with finding the right agents or publishers for your work, I outline the process here.

I have to admit, I didn't submit Warrior King Legacy to agents or publishers for evaluation, perhaps I should have.

As you likely already know... it's extremely difficult to get an agent or publisher for a novella... short story... or collection of short stories... unless you're already a well - published and / or award - winning author.

Whether you're indie publishing or going after an agent or publisher for the first time (or the umpteenth time), a skillful and supportive editor can be a real godsend for your tender, creative psyche, and for your results!

The following are authors who have announced either signing a foreign deal, or being approached by an agent or publisher for foreign rights translations: David Dalglish, Shelley Stout, M.G. Scarsbrook, Tina Folsom, Melanie Nilles, Dawn McCullough White, Victorine Lieskie, Imogen Rose, Lucy Kevin, Margaret Lake, Terri Reid, and Beth Orsoff.

The site will allow you to build a media - rich representation of yourself and your work to be matched to the right agent or publisher for review.

Not exact matches

They don't fold the first time an agent, magazine editor or publisher tells them, «This isn't for us.»

Posted by Victoria Strauss for Writer Beware I often receive questions from writers who are looking to hire an independent editor to polish their manuscripts, either for self - publication or for submission to agents and publishers, and want to know w... -LSB-...]

One reason for rejection by literary agents and publishers is a lack of commercial appeal or relatability.

Depending on what your publisher has planned for your book (which an editor often shares with you and your agent 6 months to a year before your book launches), and depending on your budget, a freelance publicist (who usually works on fewer books at any time than an in - house publicist) can supplement or enhance what your in - house publicist will be doing.

You can still submit your book, and if an agent cares enough about the idea or story, they may edit it for free, and sell it to a publisher, and the publisher may support it and market it.

If you have an agent, they could be marketing this for you «a la carte» or your publisher might have gotten your foreign rights when you sold to them.

But in those rejections, there's hope for the indie writer — if you can develop your own platform and show that you've sold a few thousand copies of your self - published book, it's very likely that you will catch an agent or publisher's attention.

It's fairly well - known that self - publishing once carried a stigma (some would argue it still does), and that it was considered primarily a fall - back plan for authors who couldn't find an agent or traditional publisher to work with them.

The universe of possible awards is immense, so you should do your research or ask for guidance from you publicist, agent or publisher.

I will either write the synopsis for you, or critique your written synopsis to get the best outlook on your story to pull in agents, publishers, and of course, the readers.

I think the agent and the publisher of the future will have to offer marketing and distribution above and beyond what the author can do for himself, or herself.

Its primary objective is to save authors from having to deal with literary agents or publishers while allowing them to publish their writings directly for consumption by a world audience.

There are * some * self - published authors whose books are excellent and who spent years looking for the right «fit» with an agent or publisher before they decided to take their case to the only jury that matters — the readers.

Literary value only comes into play for small boutique publishing houses and very few publishers or agents take on new authors that don't already have a publishing track record.

It's only my second novel, I'm still a newbie, but here's the question: what are the biggest reasons for seeking an agent and / or traditional publisher?

I may try for a certain amount of time, to find a publisher or agent, then if it doesn't pan out, I'll strike out on my own.

Whether you choose to self publish through a vanity publisher, or search for an agent to submit your book to reputable companies, or go the route of ebook publishing, the marketing work doesn't fall directly into the lap of the company.

My favorite publishing resources for authors include books and articles on querying agents, submitting to publishers, finding a great cover artist, self - publishing tasks and schedules, marketing and promoting your commercially published or self - published book, and more.

But that's not always the same, which is why I say to check the sites for wherever you are submitting if you are going the traditional route and trying to find an agent or publisher.

While these niche topics won't interest traditional publishers or literary agents — it's still possible there's an audience waiting for you to publish that unique book!

Assuming an agent / publisher's vetting, continue the print career (if you have one), while attempting to negotiate for your erights, or at least a higher ebook royalty... WHILE at the same time using ebooks to get out previous work, or recent work that went nowhere with your agent but was considered salable (as with my thriller SAVAGE NIGHTS, now on Kindle and soon all the formats), and also perhaps some new work targeted for ebook format only.

I have been writing for 20 years and I always thought that no matter how hard I worked or how good I was, any success was mostly in the hands of publishers and agents.

If going trad, decide if you are going to try for publishers where you need an agent or if you are going to a publisher that has open submissions.

by Anne R. Allen Good critique groups are the easiest (and cheapest) way for new writers to learn the nuts and bolts of the craft and keep those cringe - making first drafts from gumming up agents» and publishers» desks (or becoming part of Konrath's tsunami of crap.)

Mark, self publishers can pay editors themselves, there is no need to have agents or publisher to do the editing for you.

If you're work isn't good enough to land an agent, or a deal on your own with a legitimate publisher (and for those who have a problem with the word «legitimate,» The MWA criteria work for me — you can find them on their website), then your work is almost certainly not ready to be published.

Our experienced fiction and nonfiction editors know what agents and publishers want and will provide a detailed, written critique of your opening, a candid assessment of whether or not your work is ready for the marketplace, and specific suggestions to make your opening more captivating.

I also met people who were sitting on five or six completed manuscripts and they had been for years — because they were trying to figure out how to hook an agent and sell them to a publisher.

If those authors have clear goals, they'll be better able to judge whether to use the same publisher for their new series, or if they want to diversify with a new genre, or whether their agent is steering them in a different direction from what they want.

They assume everything my agent and publisher do for me, either I could do just as well myself, or else it isn't really necessary.

After months or years, you find a well - connected agent to represent you in the hunt for a publisher.

Editors, authors, agents, and publishers may submit more than one book, in the same categories or different ones, but an entry fee is charged for each book entered.

Personally, I would advise paying for a professional edit or two to give your novel a leg up when it reaches potential agents and / or publishers.

My goal is to use this venue for the work I believe is not «commercial» for agents or major publishers.

This makes it much less attractive for Amazon to deal with publishers rather than cutting them out of the equation and dealing directly with authors or even with agents.

Kirkus advertises their service as both a marketing tool for getting the attention of readers and as a tool for attracting potential agents or publishers.

Ditto for traditionally published authors who want their publisher or agent to handle business - related issues.

Workshop leaders work side - by - side with you on your work - in - progress, and help move it to the next level in preparation for submission to agents or publishers.

-LSB-...] Here are some insights for those trying to interest an agent or publisher in their works: Jennifer Slattery discusses writing queries that get read, Steve Laube explains what happens in the agency after a writer sends in a proposal or query, and Jacob Warwick explains how to make powerful pitches to large publications.

Now in its 30th edition, CWIM contains more than 500 listings for children's book markets, including publishers, literary agents, magazines, contests, and more, making it the definitive guide for anyone seeking to write or illustrate for kids and young adults.

Book agents also sometimes act as authors» representatives for the sale and / or licensing of books with foreign publishing houses, theatrical producers, film and TV producers, and magazine publishers (interested in publishing an excerpt from an author's book).

Do your research, build your platform, write your proposal, and you too can find a credible publisher for your cookbook — either through an agent or by going directly to the publisher yourself.

Some say that this behavior by book agents in the early 20th century was responsible for the trend of publishers beginning to print fewer titles and take fewer chances on newer and / or lesser known authors... another trend that continues today, and continues to be debated.