Book Proposals
Snag an Agent with Your Proposal
When you begin to look for publishing houses to send your manuscript, you will note that many of these…
June 26, 2025-
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Kids LitYoo-Hoo Agents!
One gazillion years ago when I started writing on stone tablets, I never needed an agent to get published.…
September 8, 2023 -
Book Proposals
Looking For Authors Who “Get It”
Editors and agents are blasted with submissions every day. I know because I’ve been one of them for…
August 25, 2022 -
Writers ChatWriters Chat Recap for July, Part 2
Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
July 30, 2020 -
Book Proposals
But My Writing’s Good…Why Can’t I Get An Agent?
I remember those days of whining to myself. “But it’s good. Everybody says so, especially all my friends and…
February 25, 2020 -
Writing for YAHow to Succeed with PitMad
Are you familiar with PitMad? #PitMad is a pitch party on Twitter where writers tweet a 280-character pitch for their…
November 27, 2019 -
Becoming an AuthorAre Your Expectations for a Literary Agent Too High? Part 2
In the previous post, I discussed how you can prepare for a literary agent by approaching the relationship with…
November 9, 2019 -
ScreenwritingOptions
Recently, I received a message on social media from a literary manager in Hollywood. Although she isn’t taking on…
November 4, 2019 -
Becoming an Author
Are Your Expectations for a Literary Agent Too High? Part 1
When I meet with writers at writing conferences, they aren’t always afraid to share why they want a literary…
October 9, 2019 -
Child's CraftYour Fifteen Minutes
Whether you write for children or adults, or both, meeting with industry professionals at writers’ conferences is essential. But…
January 21, 2019 -
Book Proposals
Make a Lasting First Impression
In the rush to show a literary agent or editor your idea, many writers forget a simple yet important…
December 25, 2018 -
Guest PostsWhy Should I Market An Unpublished Book?
“Lisa, everyone is asking me when they can buy a copy of the book.” I looked at my friend…
September 15, 2018 -
Book Proposals
Come to the Table-of Contents
Congratulations, the agent, and publisher liked what they read in your Cover Letter, and opened the door to the…
March 25, 2018 -
Writer EncouragementAvoiding New Writer Pitfalls
I know about new writer pitfalls first hand. When my first book was written in 2009, the publishing industry…
August 25, 2017 -
Polishing Your Message“Hi Their” – First Impressions
“Hi Their [sic]” were the two words I read. “Bye There!” was the instant reply in my head. Really?…
June 26, 2015
