Carly Watters
Literary Agent
P.S. Literary Agency
SVP & Senior Lit Agent @PSLiterary MA in Publishing Studies @CityUniLondon Co-host of @TSNOTYAW VP of Professional Assoc. of Canadian Literary Agents
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How to stay sane as an author: "Publication is one day. The rest of it takes months, sometimes even years." publishingcrawl.com/2015/02/16/fiv… #pubtip
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"Successfully Publishing Your 1st Novel" my @writersdigest webinar is next week, 2/19! Incl. a 5pg crit! ow.ly/IaJKC #pubtip
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Good post on "Selling On Proposal." Only if you have a track record: publishingcrawl.com/2015/02/09/gue… #pubtip
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For writers: "How To Do @Medium Well" authornews.penguinrandomhouse.com/how-to-do-medi… #pubtip
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"The Big Idea: How to Find the Right Idea to Turn into a Book" by @sjaejones publishingcrawl.com/2015/02/02/the… #pubtip
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Reminder: check what your word doc is titled in the 'properties' setting. It's what actually shows up on ereaders and reading apps #pubtip
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Need help with comp titles? This handy "What Should I Read Next" database is a big help! whatshouldireadnext.com #pubtip
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ICYMI: 6 Things "Overnight Success Stories" Have in Common & Why it's a Myth: ow.ly/I6Atg #pubtip
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You don't *need* comp titles in a query, but when you do & they're perfect it can really crack a pitch open #pubtip
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One of my authors (@Andrea_Dunlop) on the editorial manuscript to book process andreasdunlop.tumblr.com/post/109208181… #pubtip
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ICYMI: How to turn your online following into a platform for your book: wp.me/p1EorO-1t0 #pubtip
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Not sure if your book is commercial or literary? Commercial = plot driven happy ending. Literary = language driven open ending. #pubtip
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Such a good read. @csittenfeld on the things no one tells you about the publishing industry: buzzfeed.com/curtissittenfe… #pubtip
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One for writers to bookmark: The Definition of Author Platform by @JaneFriedman bit.ly/1y48msO #pubtip -- keep this handy!
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"Writers get so hung-up on the outcome of their work, rather than the process" - @GilbertLiz bit.ly/1y40VSg #pubtip
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From the blog backlist: How I Read Slush - 3 Lessons for Writers #pubtip ow.ly/GAZZC
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From the blog backlist: 5 Things To Do If An Agent Has Your Manuscript For Months ow.ly/GhUuX #pubtip
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The DEFINITIVE guide. "Start Here: How to Get Your Book Published" janefriedman.com/2012/01/28/sta… via @JaneFriedman #amwriting #pubtip
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Not sure where to start with self promoting yourself as an author & your books? 6 things you can start today: bit.ly/1yx0M9I #pubtip