Sentences with phrase «meet agents and editors»

I know authors who spend that money on conferences, networking to meet agents and editors.

Most writers want to meet agents and editors of literary journals and publishing houses in order to make it easier to submit their works.

You decide to head off to a writers» conference and actually meet agents and editors personally.

But it wasn't just the opportunity to meet agents and editors that did the trick, for me.

Not exact matches

One can also watch the genesis and development of her work as she related its progress to her friends, who included not only her literary agent and editors, but also people whom she never met face - to - face.

These aren't the best pictures of people's outfits, but they do give a lot of different examples of how various authors dress when meeting with agents and editors.

At a writer's conference, writers meet literary agents and editors from publishers.

And literary agents meet with editors and publishers first (or call them on the phone), to tell them what the book is aboAnd literary agents meet with editors and publishers first (or call them on the phone), to tell them what the book is aboand publishers first (or call them on the phone), to tell them what the book is about.

In the traditional publishing world, agents and editors sing the praises of authors who meet deadlines.

While many good things can be learned from editors and agents (and to some extent publishers), the conversations are driven by meeting the expectation of a company, not a reader.

Conferences are a fantastic way to meet authors, editors, publishers, agents, and other important people in the industry.

There are actual «pitch lists» you can sign up for as well, which allot around 10 minutes for you to meet one - on - one with an agent or editor and discuss why they should want to represent your book.

In October in Vancouver, I gave a presentation on how to format your manuscript for editors, agents, and publishers at a meeting of the Canadian Authors» Association, BC Branch.

I've often blogged about the importance of conferences, but usually I've talked about the fact that you meet editors and agents there, you learn how to behave like a professional, you get great training, and eventually you meet exactly the right agent or editor and make exactly the right pitch at the right time and you get the break you need and suddenly you get published.

Of those 10 expressions of interest 9 came from agents and editors I met and pitched at the Atlanta Writers Conference ---- only one came from a cold - call query.

Meet as many authors and editors and publishers and agents as you can, take them to coffee if you can, and ask them every question that you can (do not ask them to read your book, help you get a contract, or help you sell it — just ask them to share what they know, and thank them with coffee and a nice hand - written note).

These are ideal places to meet freelance editors, website designers, graphics artists, self - publishing gurus, literary agents, publishers, publicists, entertainment and tax attorneys and, of course, your tribe: writers of every description.

But the pressure of deadlines, staying on task and meeting the demands of editors and agents (and not to mention annoying bloggers) can be its own type of stress.

The conference features workshops, panels, and readings, as well as opportunities to meet with agents and editors.

One editor at a major publishing house, who agreed to speak on condition of anonymity for fear of employer sanctions, told me that agents of Barnes & Noble, Borders, and Target are frequent participants in meetings about potential books.

No matter what anyone tells you (like that agent you've been talking to in Wichita, KS), it's much easier for a New York literary agent to meet (or be introduced to) editors and publishers.

• Wrote the first version in 2004, found an agent who represented it, book went to acquisition at a BIG 6 publisher because editor loved it, week before acquisition meeting editor leaves and heads to another company.

For York, the breakout sessions on honing your craft are just as important as the chance to meet up with editors, agents, and publishers.

You'll meet all kinds of people at a writers» conference who can help you get to the next step on your writing journey — including fellow writers, freelance editors, agents, and representatives from magazine and book publishers.

Prior to the internet the only writers who could connect with readers were those who met the tests of various gatekeepers (editors, publishers, agents) or who were wealthy enough to self - publish and auto - distribute their works.

• Meet and pitch new agents and editors who will hopefully be interested in receiving a query letter and pages on my two novels

Authorlink is the award - winning online news, information, and marketing service for editors, agents, producers, writers, and readers, meeting the needs of more than one million unique visitors per year.

Pettersson realized that there aren't many opportunities for English - language writers, editors, and agents to meet up in Sweden, where she moved to from Chicago twenty years ago, so she decided to create her own.

Use the tabs above the book image to read all the details about the Conference, make a list of any editors and agents you want to meet for a manuscript critique or pitch, and then go to the Registration tab to read the instructions and use the link there to register and pay.

Use the tabs above the book image to read all of the details about the Conference, make a list of any editors and agents you want to meet for a manuscript critique or pitch, and then go to the Registration tab to read the instructions and use the link there to register and pay.

There are the dreaded query letters, the time spent waiting to hear back from agents or editors, and the time spent agonizing revising your manuscript to meet someone else's editorial suggestions.

He quickly learned that writing the book might have been the easy part, because the process of finding an agent, working with editors, and meeting publishers» deadlines is a full time job in and of itself.

The Synopsis A synopsis is like a mini-book report, except stylized to meet the need of agents and editors.

As an author, I love meeting editors and agents just because they are so cool and have a better feel for the pulse of the industry.

The grand prize was $ 3000 in cash, a «free diamond publishing package from Outskirts Press,» and a three - day trip to New York to meet with four editors and agents (it wasn't made clear whether these «editors» would also be from POD vanity presses).

At Edit Resource, we can take feedback from a developmental editor, agent, or in - house editor and turn a book around so it meets a publisher's needs.

Due to the ease of communication provided through channels such as Twitter and Google +, writers, editors, and agents have been able to meet one another and socialize in ways that would've never been possible 10 years ago.

Editors and agents can spend a free week touring Germany and meeting top publishers before attending the Frankfurt Book Fair — here's how to apply.

Their reasons for attending include getting concrete advice from professional writers, editors, and agents; picking up useful tips for revising and polishing their work; hearing what different kinds of editors are looking for; meeting one - on - one with literary agents; and / or honing their skills in inspiring small - group breakout sessions.

Literary agents and editors meet one - on - one with workshop participants, while public panel discussions provide inspiration and insight for writers and readers alike.

Once the final meeting is over, I recommend author's try to look at their query letter and synopsis from the point of view of an editor or agent who doesn't know anything about the piece.

«We hope to capture a set of readers who perhaps don't read on paper, as well as a new generation who will grow up reading and writing on computer screens in school and will have different reading habits,» said Maru de Montserrat, agent at International Editors Co. and president of ADAL, «It's important to meet that demand, rather than waiting for readers to take matters into their own hands and create a black market of scanned books.»

On average, the literary agent will make follow - up calls and will meet with several editors from different publishing houses until he / she gets the best offer.

Maintain professional relationships with agents and editors you meet at writing expos since you never know how these people can help you in the future.

The American Society of Authors and Writers: Where writers go to meet with publishers, editors, agents, publicists, and film and television professionals when they need inspiration, talent, news, and support.

Remember, this is an issues - driven conference, augmented by the availability of one - on - one meetings with Peters Fraser + Dunlop agents and with editors from Pan Macmillan and HarperCollins who will hold open - submissions and consultations, along with independent publishing advisors organised with the help of the Alliance of Independent Authors.

Members gain access to educational meetings, reader events, pitch sessions with editors and agents, and so much more.

Last weekend I was at the Novelists Inc. (Ninc) conference in White Plains, New York and had a great time meeting a number of authors, editors, and agents.

Meet and network with bestselling authors, literary agents, and editors who frequently speak in professional writing classes.

What advice would you give to a beginning writer about attending a writers conference and meeting with an editor or an agent?