April 22nd, 2008 by zen2008
The following links are musts for aspiring writers or professionals aiming to navigate the murky depths of the publishing industry.
A Newbie’s Guide to Publishing
Run by Jacqueline “Jack” Daniels creator J.A. Konrath, this self-promotion focused blog offers advice for any writer looking to aid their own cause.
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April 22nd, 2008 by zen2008
How do I find an agent?
Once you’ve written your book–and polished and edited and reworked it until it’s as good as you think it can possibly be, you’re ready to look for an agent. With publishers and agents being inundated with thousands manuscripts and proposals every month, you need to do everything you can to stand out from the pack. Writing a great book is the easiest way to do this, but first and foremost you’ll need to write a great cover letter that will entice an agent into reading your book.
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April 22nd, 2008 by zen2008
This is both the simplest and most difficult question to answer. The brief–and simple–answer is, write a terrific book. Without that, you’re going to have a heck of a time trying to get published, and it’s the stepping stone where every other question about being published begins.
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