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tracking your manuscript submissions
I mentioned keeping track of submissions before, so here is how I do it (and more importantly why). Why keep track at all? I’m not aware of any novel that was published without it first being sent to an agent … Continue reading
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how to deal with rejection
I’ll start with the most practical and hardest to accept advice – expect it Few authors get accepted by an agent and then by a publisher first time. You should expect rejection. In the same way you don’t like every … Continue reading
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how do you find a publisher
A lot of the advice I’ve already given about dealing with agents is applicable here. So if you haven’t read those posts, have a look now. Which publisher is right? Should you go for a niche publisher or a mainstream … Continue reading
signing an agency agreement
As a newbie writer, you may not have much sway in respects of signing a contract. All I can say is, check the terms and if you’re happy with them, it’s OK. Make sure all costs are transparent. If the … Continue reading
how do you know they’re the right agent?
Later on I’ll give you my guidelines on tracking submissions so you’ll know what criteria I use for deciding my preference. In simple terms, you must decide what’s important to you. It may just be a feel-good factor. Do they … Continue reading
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the best way to find an agent
a. Referrals The best way to get an agent is to be referred by someone you know and trust. This could be a fellow writer or someone in the publishing business. Conferences and writer’s courses are a good place to … Continue reading
how do you find an agent?
What do agents do? Agents broadly speaking offer two services. Firstly they can sell your book to a publisher and then they can make sure the contract offered is as beneficial to you as possible. Typically they work on commission … Continue reading
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agent or publisher first?
There is some debate as to which is advisable to pursue first, the agent or the publisher. First up, let’s confirm there is no right answer. Each has its own merits. So why should I choose an agent first? The … Continue reading
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what sort of book should you write?
Many writers will tell you that they are great at research. They can spend up to six months prior to putting pen to paper – yet few actually bother to study the market they’re writing for. Now it’s an interesting … Continue reading
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