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New Client Alert — Peace Zodanou
Dec 05, 2022
Come check out our interview with new client, Peace Zodanou!
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What Would a Successful Writer Do?
Feb 15, 2022
Have you read Atomic Habits by James Clear yet? If not, do so. I read it last year, twice, and I’m reading it again this year. It’s a supportive reminder of what I can be doing to make my life even better than it is. One of the questions that James loves asking is What […]
View MoreHow to Successfully Follow Up with Literary Agents
Oct 06, 2021
Following up with someone is almost always a frustrating task on any to-do list. Authors hesitate to follow up with literary agents, and then the agents also hesitate to follow up with editors, and so on. It’s necessary, though. To help you through that process, we have a few tips to make it all a […]
View More10 Mistakes Authors Make When Receiving an Offer of Representation
Jun 24, 2021
I was really excited to write this post (and film the corresponding YouTube video). We’ve talked a lot about what questions an author should ask when receiving an offer of rep. We’ve even told you the #1 most important question, but let’s take a minute to look at the mistakes authors make that hurt no […]
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This Week’s Posts
New Client Alert — Peace Zodanou
Dec 05, 2022
Come check out our interview with new client, Peace Zodanou!
View MoreHow to Become a Book Illustrator
Dec 01, 2022
While nearly all of our blog posts and videos can be applied to both authors and illustrators alike, we wanted to share some tips for how illustrators can break into the publishing industry. Below is our guide to building a brand, a portfolio, and getting your work out there to best position yourself to illustrate […]
View MoreKeep Moving Forward
Nov 30, 2022
After many months of unprecedented times, it’s a struggle to find a way to continue working towards your goals. Sometimes there’s the issue of burnout and other times it’s an issue of procrastination. Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss a few tips on how to keep moving forward despite these obstacles. […]
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