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Approaching Agents with a Publishing Offer

Jan 17, 2012

The agency representing me abruptly closed its doors, two months before my debut novel releases (yeah, bad timing huh). Then a few days ago I got a three book contract offer, and I have no agent. I was wondering how to word a “query” to a handful of agents I want to approach to represent […]

Meeting an Agent at a Conference

Jan 16, 2012

This question came through on a blog post I did about preparing a nonfiction manuscript: I have a meeting with a publisher at a conference at the end of the month. I will be presenting them several chapters and a proposal. Do you have any recommendations on how I should present it to them (bound, […]

Categorizing Your Book

Jan 12, 2012

My book is set twenty years in the future, but it’s more of a YA paranormal romance. Does a storyline set in the future make it automatically science fiction? I’m just not sure how to word my query: A paranormal romance with a futuristic twist is what I have right now. Almost every book could […]

Workshop Wednesday

Jan 11, 2012

The Publishing House Procedure

Jan 10, 2012

I need some insider info. My (wonderful) agent hasn’t really given me any details about the situation so I hope you might be able to. Last year we went on submission. We came close once with a revise and resubmit but ultimately the editor didn’t make an offer. One of the editors from the first […]

So, You’ve Got an Offer . . .

Jan 09, 2012

Lauren: What I’m Looking For

Jan 05, 2012

Whew! 2011 was a busy year. From June to December alone, I received around 2,500 queries, and from those I requested about 140 proposals and 30 full manuscripts. I saw works geared to adult audiences all the way down to toddlers. I read romance from super-spicy erotic to Disneyesque, biography, Westerns, historical fiction, family sagas, […]

Workshop Wednesday

Jan 04, 2012

Thanks to all of your contributions, Workshop Wednesday has been a success. We’re going to continue on with it for as long as we have entries and the energy to comment on them. If you haven’t yet submitted but are still interested, don’t be afraid to participate as per the guidelines in our original post. […]

Editor/Agent Etiquette

Jan 03, 2012

At a conference several months ago I pitched my suspense novel to both an agent and an editor with a NY publisher, both of whom requested the full manuscript. Recently I received an email from the editor suggesting changes to my book and asking me to resubmit it. What is the proper etiquette in a […]

Deal for a debut author!

Jan 03, 2012

Melissa Cutler’s debut THE TROUBLE WITH COWBOYS trilogy, in which a celebrity chef falls for the sexy cattle rancher next door when she returns to her small hometown to open a restaurant with her two sisters, to Megan Records at Zebra, in a three-book deal, for publication in October 2012, by Jessica Alvarez of BookEnds.

Happy New Year!

Jan 02, 2012

If, like me, you were lucky to be able to take some time off over the holidays, welcome back. Like most agents and editors in publishing, we’re returning refreshed, relaxed, and, most important, hungry for great new projects. Personally, I’m really looking forward to 2012 and all that it will bring. Let’s face it, 2011 […]

Happy Holidays!

Dec 19, 2011

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Bookmas Giveaway, and that includes all of our terrific clients for their clues. I’m hoping everyone enjoyed the contest, and for those who won, the prizes. Friday’s question was: I had just finished my very first interview in book publishing. I was nervous, excited and overwhelmed by […]