This week's author question: What is a pitch? What exactly goes into a pitch, how do you pitch, and how do you decide whom to pitch? As far as a "pitch" goes, let me try to explain. When an author wants to hook an agent, they write a query letter. But when an agent wants … Continue reading Agent Questions Volume Eleven- What is a pitch?
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Agent Questions Volume Ten- The Illusive Author Bio
Do I need more than one bio? Writing an author bio is a daunting task. How do I do it? What goes in it? How long should it be? That all depends. They are widely different, but a writer actually needs three versions of their author bio. A long, or extended, version for your website, … Continue reading Agent Questions Volume Ten- The Illusive Author Bio
Agent Questions Volume Two- Author Websites
What do I put on my author website? Newsletter sign up- Your newsletter is not just another thing you have to do to maintain status as an author. Many authors will attest to the benefit of having a mailing list, and will tell you that a majority of direct sales come from that venue. Think … Continue reading Agent Questions Volume Two- Author Websites
On the Prowl– hunting for my intern
Opening for Literary Agent Intern Company Information Metamorphosis Literary Agency http://www.MetamorphosisLiteraryAgency.com Interning for Jennifer Haskin JennHaskin.agent@gmail.com Twitter @Haskinauthor http://www.JenniferHaskin.com How to Apply Sign agreement (it will be emailed to you) Email resume/or history in publishing experience Why do you want to be an intern? What are the last 10 books you read? Contemporary- no classics … Continue reading On the Prowl– hunting for my intern
