Sentences with phrase «with agented authors»

A hybrid author, for anyone who's not familiar with the term, is one who has some books published traditionally — i.e. by a major publisher that only works with agented authors — and also self - publishes some of their work.

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The editor: along with the agent, an editor further helps the author develop the story.

As an example, I not only agented this book myself to a major NYC - area publisher, I brought in Jay and his famous brand, I brought in Stephen M.R. Covey for the foreword, and even wrote my own back cover (something most authors never get to do when working with a major publisher).

Literature & Larder will also cover the business side of food publishing and examine cookbook editorial with a panel featuring New York literary agent Sharon Bowers of MBD Literary representing NYC literary agent, Sharon Bowers of MBG Literary (representing acclaimed vegetarian chef and author Deborah Madison, former Chez Panisse exec chef and NYT Best Seller Cal Peternell, James Beard award - winning Amy Chaplin, health & wellness food blogger Sarah Britton of My New Roots, NOMA co-founder Mads Refslund and more) and «Ireland's Top Cookbook Editor» Kristin Jensen, moderated by myself and Cliodhna Prendergast.

She found that milestone achievement was abnormal in these monkeys: at six to eight weeks they were slow in starting to manipulate, and at ten months the increase in «motor disturbance behaviors» that normally occurs was prolonged.101 The author concludes, «These effects could occur as a result of effects on vulnerable brain processes during a sensitive period, interference with programming of [normal] brain development by endogenous [internal] agents or alteration in early experiences.»

The Post exclusively revealed Kelly is in the running for a top security job at JPMorgan Chase, while he is also working on a book after The Post's Cindy Adams reported he sealed a deal with eminent DC lawyer and agent Bob Barnett, who has scored sizable deals for authors including Bill and Hillary Clinton and George W. Bush.

«The study results elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying disease progression in multiple sclerosis models, providing a basis for future clinical trials to determine safety and efficacy of these chemical agents in humans with demyelinating disorders,» says Patrizia Casaccia, MD, PhD, Professor of Neuroscience, Genetics and Genomic Sciences at Mount Sinai and senior author of the study.

According to the study authors, the results are especially impressive because half of the patients had just finished treatment with the standard class of chemotherapy agents — fluoropyrimidines (e.g. 5 - fluorouracil [5 - FU] or capecitabine [Xeloda]-RRB- but had failed to benefit from them.

«The treatment of multiple myeloma has improved significantly in recent years with the introduction of therapies such as proteasome inhibitors [which interfere with tumor cells» protein - disposal system] and potent immuno - modulatory agents,» said the paper's senior author and lead investigator, Paul Richardson, MD, clinical program leader and director of clinical research at Dana - Farber's Jerome Lipper Multiple Myeloma Center, and the R.J. Corman professor at Harvard Medical School.

«The idea is that when fat cells (adipocytes) interact with environmental agents — in this case, bacterial toxins — they then trigger a chronic inflammatory process,» says Patrick Schlievert, Ph.D., UI professor and head of microbiology and co-senior author of a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE.

The authors add that it is unlikely that any realistic differences in VA achieved with the 3 agents during years 2 to 10 (in the range of changes seen in prior studies) would alter their relative cost - effectiveness.

A byproduct of the fermentation process in making beer and wine is more effective in combating seizures associated with exposure to a nerve agent than currently recommended treatments, say US authors in a study using rats.

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We blend the tried - and - true methods of traditional publishing with the brash new opportunities engendered by digital publishing, emerging technologies, and an evolving author - agent relationship.

During her second stint in the United States, which lasted from 1941 thru 1945, it was later revealed that Simon carried on an affair with Dusko Popov, the Yugoslav - born double - agent whose lifestyle and romantic exploits are now believed to have been a key part of the inspiration for future author Ian Fleming's James Bond character.

Extras: Audio commentary from 1994 featuring Demme, Foster and Hopkins, screenwriter Ted Tally, and former FBI agent John Douglas; new interview with critic Maitland McDonagh; thirty - five minutes of deleted scenes; interview from 2005 with Demme and Foster; «Inside the Labyrinth,» a 2001 documentary; «Page to Screen,» a 2002 program about the adaptation; «Scoring The Silence,» a 2004 interview program featuring composer Howard Shore; «Understanding the Madness,» a 2008 program featuring interviews with retired FBI special agents; behind - the - scenes featurette; trailer; an essay by critic Amy Taubin along with, in the Blu - ray edition, a new introduction by Foster; an account of the origins of the character Hannibal Lecter by author Thomas Harris; and a 1991 interview with Demme.

Writers» conferences are wonderful — some say vital — opportunities to connect with fellow authors, agents, and sometimes even editors and representatives from publishing houses around the world.

At least they can if an author is careful about how her contract is written with first her agent and then her publisher — if she goes the traditional route.

The event, sold out a week prior to the date, was attended by close to 300 people who chose between more than 21 workshops, nine seminar sessions, a battery of agent - pitching sessions, all set up with free author photos, and a welcome reception at the end of the day.

Publishing agents aren't obligated to spend lots of time with their authors, but that time can be valuable.

It's true that just about every author has their own unique story about how they acquired their agent, but the Superstars Writing Seminar prepares you for what you need to do when you're ready to go to market with your finished manuscript.

I tell my clients to (temporarily) disregard the feedback in literary agent rejection letters, because, if I'm working with the author in a long - term program to help them get literary agents reading their work, I know their writing is at a high enough level that they should give the manuscript a chance before making radical revisions and / or hiring an editor.

I only feel sorry for the authors and agents who staunchly refuse to get with the times.

Top literary agents make simultaneous submissions to publishers with well - planned and well - coordinated «attacks» that cause excitement, create maximum leverage, start bidding wars, and get the best terms for their authors.

Agents and traditional publishers are looking for authors with an established following.

«We were looking for a way to cast a wider net and give authors and agents and publishers opportunities to work directly with us.

Standard practice in the United States» publishing industry is that all authors submitting agent queries include a return envelope with their query.

They are influenced by a variety of factors, including relationships with authors or literary agents, size of advances, potential sales, future of a series (if there is one), competitive titles, size of potential readership, and how promotable a book or particular author is.

Established literary agents also have the ability to pitch books face - to - face (sometimes with the author present), submit books to publishers simultaneously, hold auctions, and get deals done faster.

Like me, no doubt, most new authors somehow think that once they've reached a certain level of proficiency with respect to their writing abilities, that they are ready to seek out a publisher, an agent, or proceed with self - publishing.

Unlike the more desirable established book agents, new book agents are often thought of as a last resort by authors, a «second option» that should only be considered after striking out with more established literary agencies.

One last thing: New York Times bestselling author Ted Dekker once blogged that the best way to get a literary agent is to write three books — because first - time contracts with first - time authors typically cover three or more books.

Working with you made me realize that agents see an author's work from a completely different perspective.

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Those published authors will always be the first priority of established literary agents, so you better be okay with the fact that you won't be a top priority (at least not at first) until you develop a proven track record of success with the agent.

In addition to what I mentioned above in terms of what attracts a literary agent to an author, once an author has gone as far as they can go with the writing / editing of the manuscript and honed in on a knock - out query letter / hook, then it is time to begin the process of querying a literary agent.

This particular story reveals how Siobhan, a thriller fiction author, wrote a query letter that got the attention of top book agents — after getting lots of rejections with her original agent query.

Forums for authors with traditional publishing aspirations have long been peppered with threads about the query grind, the rejection letters and emails that pile up from agents and publishers, and the desire to quit and give up on the hopes of ever making it as a writer.

Traditional publishing has to change, the relationship Agents and Publishers have with respect to Authors has to change.

I can't tell you how many authors I've spoken with over the years who went with the first book agent that came calling.

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In other words they start with a bit of personalization stating why the author thinks his or her book might be a good fit for the agent.

As you might know, other options include referrals from author friends with representation, looking in the acknowledgements of books that are similar to yours, and searching through the Guide to Literary Agents 2018.

Many larger publishing houses are closed to submissions, with the exception of authors already published by them, or those who are represented by agents.

As we opened our live #EtherIssue conversation, in fact, the folks at London Author Fair were quick to point out how congenial and constructive the conversation with the agents had been onstage in London.