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While we're at it, here's a thread on writing opening scenes in fiction, inspired by an agent panel I spoke on earlier this year.

Guess this is a #pubtip #metathread now!
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Just got another promising submission that needs a big restructure/rewrite, so it's time to re-up this #pubtip thread on #nonfiction book proposals.

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Internationally bestselling author @jodipicoult shares the story of how she found her agent. "You have to plug ahead and believe in yourself" #pubtip #amquerying #litseeker
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Don't know where to start your proposal? Here: janefriedman.com/start-here-how… #pubtip

A very short proposal can look like you're throwing spaghetti to see what sticks. Are you really that invested in the book? Publishing is a business and I need to see a business plan. #pubtip

Writing a book proposal is for YOU as much as it's for the agents and editors. You need to know exactly what your book is about. Each chapter. Who you're going to interview. Aware of the market. Have a platform/be an expert. Send samples. #pubtip

If you're pitching non fiction your proposal should be longer than 10 pages.

Much longer. #pubtip

Re the Nora Roberts title mess: authors, if you ever want to serve a publishing beef, bring it to your agent before Twitter, please. Less chance of embarrassing yourself; greater chance of satisfying sympathy rage and behind-the-scenes gossip. #pubtip

Today's #pubtip: You can't copyright a book title.

As a result, lots of books share the same titles.

Sometimes they're obvious, e.g., many romance novels called "Forbidden Love".

Sometimes weird, e.g., Mitchell's CLOUD ATLAS and Callanan's THE CLOUD ATLAS both pubbed in 2004

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Say you published 3 romance novels with Penguin Random House from 2015-2018

AND you self published 3 romance novels in those years.

You are a hybrid author and you have TWO publishers = PRH and YOU.

#agenting

Maybe the next project will snag me or maybe this MS will hook another agent. Don’t give up. You’re almost there!!! #pubtip #amquerying #amagenting 3/3

The sad thing is that means I have to reject many wonderful projects that are truly great but just didn’t wow me. If you’re one of those authors, please know you’re close. #pubtip #amquerying #amagenting 2/3

I’ll admit I request A LOT. I can’t help myself. So many great projects come my way, and I need to see if they’ll hook me to the point of obsession. That’s what it takes. I need to be so in love with the MS that I gush. #pubtip #amquerying #amagenting 1/3

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A note on the Delivery Dates Clause in your contract...

Delivery clause doesn't mean an author can't write/ sell other books. It means author can't write/ sell other books that would interfere with on-time delivery of contracted book.

#agenting
#contracts
#clearasmud

Querying is about selling your book. A part of that is the blurb & sample pages, but agents check out your social media too. If you post that you received ANOTHER rejection, will I want to request that project? #BestFootForward #amquerying #pubtip #ThingsToKeepOffSocialMedia

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If you sign contract with Big 5 publisher, some things you own:
- copyright
- advance
- your royalties

Some things you don't own/ control:
- cover/ title
- price
- metadata
- distribution
- release date

#Truth #pubtip #amagenting

#Truth #pubtip

☕Coffee Time With Kara☕ Five Query Essentials. #QueryTip #AmQuerying #AmWriting #EditorTip #AskanEditor #PubTip #GetPublished #ACFW #MondayBlogs ow.ly/vsxS30lVErF