Sentences with phrase «potential agents and publishers»

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You might want to roll up the sleeves to expose a watch (even if it's just a large Swatch)-- that might help convey to any potential agents / publishers there that you are professional), and go with jewelry that is as funky / creative as you're comfortable with.

For centuries, agents and publishers have acted as gatekeeper of the printed word that gives authors access to a potential audience of millions.

One thing that agents and publishers have to consider is the size of a book's potential market.

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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.

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.

If an agent is to assess whether you have potential as a writer, have something they can sell to publishers, and if you might be a good fit with their list, you'll also need to send them your stuff.

Sometimes I mention it in a pitch because I think it will help agents and publishers see more potential to attract media and publicity.

I saw writers out there struggling to find freelance work and getting rejected over and over again by publishers and agents who saw no potential in their books.

I've heard the thoughts of using e-books as a proving ground for potential print - worthiness, but I believe that will lead to agents providing less quality material to Print publishers and holding a few promising works for internal e-publication.

It's here the two paths separate, and while a writer intent on a traditional publishing deal can submit her work to potential agents or publishers and take a well - earned siesta, the self - publishing author has to get busy.

Last week's news of literary agent Andrew Wylie's exclusive agreement with Amazon.com to publish Kindle editions of 20 backlist titles by notable writers represented by Wylie provoked strong reactions among some major publishers and elicited extensive industry discussion regarding the implications of this potential disintermediation.

First, authors need to be successful on a personal level to sell their books and their potential to literary agents and publishers.

But, today, agents and publishers want to know what the potential new author's platform is beforehand.

Likewise, you need to have a clear idea of your target audience so that you can convince potential agents and / or publishers that your book will sell, and therefore, make you both money.

If you're lucky enough to get an agent and a traditional publisher, they will do the majority of this legwork for you, but they'll also cut deeply into your earning potential.

And even though your book is undoubtedly brilliant and high - potential, the volume of unpublished manuscripts flying around to agents and editors and self - publishers is very hiAnd even though your book is undoubtedly brilliant and high - potential, the volume of unpublished manuscripts flying around to agents and editors and self - publishers is very hiand high - potential, the volume of unpublished manuscripts flying around to agents and editors and self - publishers is very hiand editors and self - publishers is very hiand self - publishers is very high.

Then take a step back to evaluate this list and use it to target some potential publishers, rights agents who act in these particular fields.

Agents and publishers want as much proof as possible that there are lots of potential readers out there for what you're writing about.

The goal is to convince an agent — and, in turn, a publisher — that the book is a potential best - seller.

Though I work primarily with self - publishers, I wouldn't hesitate to encourage an author to find an agent and pursue a publishing contract if I thought a book was a potential mass - market product.

With the advent of self - publishing arms, there's now «room» in agents» lists for these kinds of books and these kinds of authors, yet it's got a very real potential for being a «bait - and - switch» operation; the author THINKS they've gained representation and the opportunity to sell to a major publisher when all along, the agent is anticipating releasing the book through its own publishing arm.

Literary agents Rosemary Stimola (President and Founder, Stimola Literary Studio), Ken Wright (Agent, Writers House) and Erica Silverman (Agent, Sterling Lord Literistic) will share the experiences shepherding in blockbusters, such as Suzanne Collins» The Hunger Games, and working with authors and publishers to maximize their potential.

I already mentioned the Absolute Write Water Cooler Forum above as a potential way to find agents — but I also use it to vet agents and publishers.

As a self - published author, you can demonstrate your track record, book sales, and fan base to potential publishers and agents.

Keep in mind that during many meetings in Frankfurt, agents and publishers are able to present an entire catalog of books that have already sold successfully in their home markets (and internationally, in some cases), which means each half - hour meeting has a lot of business potential.