Lisa Abellera
Literary Agent
Kimberley Cameron & Associates Literary Agenc
Literary agent w/@K_C_Associates, book designer, writer, VONA alum, Filipina/Pinay, and lover of all things books ๐๐ฆ๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ฒ๐งโโ๏ธ๐พ๐ค๐๐ฝ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ฝโโ๏ธโ๐พ๐
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Literary Agent
Read my client's ms for the 5th or 6th time now. Each time I read it, I love it even more. That's the kind of project I look for. #askagent
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Literary Agent
My latest post is now up on Relentless Writers-"A Manuscript Checkup: Are You Really Ready to Query?" relentlesswriters.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-manuโฆ #askagent
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Literary Agent
Authors do your research for the appropriate agents as well as the appropriate way to query before you start querying #askagent #noshortcuts
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telling me Iโd be lucky if heโd ever query me again. To ensure my good luck, I blocked him. Permanently. 2/2 #askagent #bridgeburned
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After passing on an unsolic blast query-I was one of the 650+ agents emailed-w/genre I donโt rep, author respondedโฆ1/2 #askagent
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Literary Agent
Though my agency bio says I'm closed, it's surprising the # of unsolic queries I get, esp w/projects it states I donโt represent. #askagent
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For more on what to do after querying, here's my post w/Tips on Good Submission Etiquette ow.ly/WOMbW #querytip #askagent
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Nudges are ok after 3-4 mos. Until then pls do not email req'g I confirm I recvd sub. I won't-no matter how many times you email. #askagent
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Donโt bother w/special formatting or fonts on your ms. Itโs a distraction from the most important part of your sub: the story. #askagent
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The path to traditional publishing is a long one. Hope these authors see it's just one bump on that road & still keep going. #askagent
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Had to make some tough choices on subs over the holidays but kudos to all those authors who put forth their hard work. #askagent
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Ready for #SFFpit? Here's my old post on Twitter pitch parties that may help you get a fave. ow.ly/VG8HH #askagent
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Literary Agent
Prepping for #Pitmad? Here's an older post of mine w/tips for Twitter pitch parties you may find helpful: ow.ly/VpivL #askagent
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Author responded w/request for list of agents who'd like her MS after I passed b/c it isn't what I'm looking for. Don't. Do. This. #askagent
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Literary Agent
A Career as an Author: The Reality via @Mary_C_Moore via Relentless Writer #askagent ow.ly/TNX4x
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Writer's Digest @WritersDigest
How to Craft Query Letters & Other Submission Materials That Get Noticed tinyurl.com/nderu2s Lit Agent Boot Camp w/critique starts 10-26There's still time to sign up for @WritersDigest's Bootcamp w/@K_C_Associates tinyurl.com/nderu2s #askagent twitter.com/WritersDigest/โฆ
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My old post w/tips on pitching at Twitter pitch parties authors may find helpful in prepping for #Pitmad: relentlesswriters.blogspot.com/2015/06/one-liโฆ #askagent
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Brenda Drake โ๏ธ @brendadrake
Get ready! The next #PitMad Twitter Pitch Party is 9/10 from 8AM-8PM EDT! Industry professional please join us! #askagent #pubtip #querytipJust realized #Pitmad is right around the corner! Looking forward to reading some creative pitches. #askagent twitter.com/brendadrake/stโฆ
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KC&A Literary Agency @K_C_Associates
Thrilled to have @LisaAbellera representing @K_C_Associates for #Adpit twitter.com/HRNorrod/statuโฆMy old post w/tips on pitching at pitch parties #Adpit authors may find helpful: relentlesswriters.blogspot.com/2015/06/one-liโฆ #askagent twitter.com/K_C_Associatesโฆ
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Mary C. Moore @Mary_C_Moore
When shopping your manuscript, know your rights: relentlesswriters.blogspot.com/2015/08/know-yโฆ #pubtip #askagent pic.twitter.com/5Wjs0pWBdUHighly recommended for all #authors-an excellent post on subsidiary rights. #askagent twitter.com/Mary_C_Moore/sโฆ