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BREAKING BEAUTIFUL by @jenniferswolf opens with wake up scene (for good reason). So, waking up isn't a deal breaker if it's relevant #pubtip
Literary Agent
#PubTip = Opening pages with someone waking up can feel generic. Of 25 sample page submissions this weekend, 9 opened with wake up scenes.
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If you Q via a mass mailing of agents, don't be surprised at the lack of response.#pubtip
Literary Agent
Your comps don't have to be books. You can use TV and movies, too. Anything that isn't forced and gives us an image works. #Pubtip
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“You want to create relationships. That’s the best way to sell your book.” - @Kerrie_Flanagan #PPWC2014 #pubtip
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#pubtip: R+Rs should prompt an entire revision, not just a change of the things an agent mentioned.
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Literary Agency
MT @MsMariaVicente: Q: What's the difference between editors call for subs and an agent? A: buff.ly/1jQH7rs #pubtip
Literary Agency
Ten Things to Remember if You Want to Be a Publish... buff.ly/RGYZxm via @Janice_Hardy #pubtip #writetip
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Happy #EarthDay! Save a few trees by pitching directly to @anaiahpress via Facebook this Friday: on.fb.me/1tygG0c #amwriting #pubtip
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How to find an agent by genre? I recommend agentquery.com #pubtip #queries
Literary Agent
A novel Q w/more stats on the potential readership than info on the story doesn't work for me. Tell me something I don't know-STORY! #pubtip
Literary Agent
Please don't give up. Talk to me, fight with me, get mad and come back with solutions. But don't give up. It breaks my heart. #pubtip
Literary Agent
A new agent = easier to get bc 0 clients occupy her time. She wants you to fix that & fill an empty list. #Pubtip ow.ly/vZAQo
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Writers - it's not ok to borrow elements (characters, etc.)from other writers' works without permission. #pubtip
Literary Agent
#PubTip - If you part ways with an agent to look for new representation for a manuscript that agent already shopped, please disclose this.
Literary Agent
Are you a writer? Want some free help with wording your pitch? Head over to JessicaSchmeidler.com. Have fun! #amwriting #pubtip
Literary Agent
"In a few days, you'll receive the next in a series of e-queries to introduce my book…" Don't do this. One query letter, please. #pubtip