Sentences with phrase «by a literary agent»

For a number of years I've written fiction, and was previously represented by a literary agent for my teenage fantasy fiction — yes, teenagers with super powers.

It's also supported by literary agents who have long - running and lucrative franchises.

This class, taught by a literary agent, will discuss finding an agent, the winding way of the publishing path, and what to expect of your agent partnership.

The risks and benefits of this practice were debated by literary agents in the early 20th century, and they continue to be debated today.

There was an article by a literary agent forecasting how the publishing industry would respond to the new year.

Before you sign any publishing contract, have it reviewed by a literary agent or publishing lawyer.

If you decide to pursue representation by a literary agent or a contract with a publisher on your own, you will need two documents: a query letter and a book proposal.

You train yourself to see yourself and your idea through the same lens used by literary agents and acquisitions editors.

Writing a query letter that stands out from the thousands of other queries read by literary agents every month isn't easy, but it can be done.

After you write your first book, you'll soon discover that publishers don't want to read it unless your work is recommended by a literary agent.

Nowadays, if your manuscript needs editing it gets rejected — most likely by the literary agent who could place it in the hands of publishers.

Although not young enough for approval by a literary agent, I feel more confident going forward than when I first published in 2014.

If you're trying to get noticed by literary agents or other industry professionals, then you should take professional book design seriously to make a good impression.

First of all, major publishing houses will not even look at an author's work if the author is not introduced by a literary agent.

Perhaps that is why there are so few comments by literary agents and publishers to be found here.

Still others are judged by literary agents looking for their next debut client.

If your book was previously represented by another literary agent, reviewed by publishers, and / or published (including self - publishing) that should be communicated here as well.

Written by a literary agent, this is a helpful resource for authors who are seeking a traditional publisher or agent.

In this class (taught by a literary agent) you'll learn what you'll need to know about the thriller and mystery market.

Instead, they prefer to be pitched to by literary agents who know what they like to buy.

Open Road Integrated Media, the digital publisher cofounded by former HarperCollins CEO Jane Friedman in 2009, has acquired E-Reads, the ebook publisher founded by literary agent Richard Curtis in 1999.

After several rejections by literary agents from 1994 - 1996, I left the writing field for stand - up comedy.

Cooks & Books — One of the best things other than blogs by and for writers is a blog by a literary agent for writers.

BlueInk Review was founded by literary agent Patricia Moosbrugger and award - winning former book review editor of the Rocky Mountain News, Patti Thornby, and offers reviews written by professionals drawn largely from mainstream media outlets or editors who have worked at respected publishing houses.

Kremer's statement sets the stage, then, for our look here at (a) Solomon's opening salvo, (b) Franklin's publishing - house response, and (c) special commentary provided to Publishing Perspectives by literary agent Andrew Lownie.

Although I did get contacted by a literary agent in Korea who said a publisher there was interested in the foreign translation rights which also led to another literary agent in Japan taking on the book.

Presented by literary agent Meredith Barnes, this online seminar covers all the basics of self - publishing, from how to make your self - published book appealing to your audience to the risks you need to guard against.

Presented by literary agent Meredith Barnes, this online seminar covers all the basics of self - publishing, from new venues to pitfalls to avoid.

He'll be joined by his literary agent Kristin Nelson of Nelson Literary.

Open Road acquires 15 - year - old ebook publisher E-Reads — This is a pretty interesting alliance, actually, between a digital publisher co-founded by former Harper Collins CEO Jane Friedman and one headed by literary agent Richard Curtis.

One topic that did come up and raised some eyebrows from both panelists and moderator, as well as the audience, was the current practice by some literary agents of taking fifteen percent commission on everything the author does related to publishing, whether they were instrumental in the deal or not.

Nixon (Frank Langella, marvelous), prodded by his literary agent (Toby Jones) accepts for two reasons: 1) The skilled orator Nixon can walk all over the lightweight journalist and perhaps win back some respect, and 2) Frost has agreed to pay.

Your manuscript (or partial) better be accompanied by a literary agent query letter (although, in this case, it would be more accurate to call it a «cover» letter).

This type of statement by literary agents is actually an attempt to help appease authors who might feel like no one reviewed their submission.

But with so many options open to authors now, more and more publishers are joining the ranks of professionals who are willing to let the gate slip open slightly by agreeing to consider works that have not been «vetted» or approved by a literary agent.

Zola, formed by literary agents and funded partly through investments by some well - known bestselling authors, has made a quiet name for itself by offering exclusive digital editions of several bestselling titles, including The Time Traveler's Wife and Slouching Towards Bethlehem.

«Most aspiring writers have shot their chances of ever being represented by a literary agent before the agent has even had a chance to read their query letter,» explains Rivera.

June 12, 2017 — Jess Montgomery's first two Sheriff Lily Ross Historical mysteries sold to Minotaur Books, editor Catherine Richards, by literary agent Elisabeth Weed of The Book Group.

Edited by literary agent Andrew Blauner, the collection includes pieces by 29 notable authors and musicians who were asked to name their favorite Beatles song and explain what the song means to them.

lunch hour links for writers — 12/9/09 This week Teresa Frohock and Ignatius are exploring the dark arts performed by literary agents.

In India, you don't need to go by a literary agent.

And for a case in which the narrative of the day may not quite be accurate, you need look no further than the digital - first Diversion Books, a publisher founded in 2010 by literary agent Scott Waxman of Waxman Leavell Literary Agency.

That fall, I attended the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Colorado Gold Conference where I participated in two critique groups led by literary agents.

I especially enjoyed writing what's been deemed «the love square» not only by my literary agent but by Library Journal.

If you don't believe me, check out this post by literary agent Rachelle Gardner who says «you really need to show that you are willing and able to put the time and effort into marketing yourself and building a readership online ``.