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Reminder: Newer agents are golden
opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however,
always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only
query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting
time and postage.
About Mary: She is a new associate agent at the
31091 readers
Agent Advice is
a series of quick interviews with literary and script agents who talk with Guide
to Literary Agents about their thoughts on writing, publishing, and just about
anything else.
This installment features Robin Rue of Writers
House. Robin Rue began her career as an editor at
Dell, but has since spent more than 30 years as an agent.
28317 readersAgent Interview by
contributor Ricki
Schultz.
Agent Advice is
a series of quick interviews with literary and script agents who talk with Guide
to Literary Agents about their thoughts on writing, publishing, and just about
anything else.
This installment features Robin Rue of Writers
House. Robin Rue began her career as an editor at
Dell, but has since spent more than 30
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Sara Crowe, an agent with Harvey Klinger, Inc,
recently posted an
in-depth post concerning exactly what she looks for in a young adult submission.
Fascinating stuff, considering this is exactly the kind of thing writers need to see
to pinpoint the best fits for their work.
Here's some example text from the post:
"I am sure I have said in some places
20875 readersReminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities
for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always
make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies
that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Lauren: She joined the Strothman
Agency after graduating cum
42323 readersReminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities
for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always
make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies
that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting
time and postage.
About Amy: Amy Boggs joined the Donald
Maass Literary Agency in
20232 readersReminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities
for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always
make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies
that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Mandy: Mandy is an author as well as
18058 readersAgent Advice is a series of quick interviews
with literary and script agents who talk with Guide to Literary Agents about
their thoughts on writing, publishing, and just about anything else.
This installment features Tamar Rydzinski of The
Laura Dail Literary Agency.
She is seeking: Tamar is not interested in prescriptive/practical
nonfiction, humor, coffee table books or children’s books
29583 readers1. The life of the story depends on the writer's ability
to convince the reader that the protagonist is one of them. Teens despise fakes.
You must know kids well enough to channel their voices, thoughts and emotions.
Guest column by Regina Brooks, literary
agent at Serendipity Literary. This text
excerpted from Regina's 2009 book,
Writing
Great
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Note from Chuck: It's March 15, 2010, which means this
contest
is now closed. Thank you for entering. Winners
should be announced within 7 days or so.
Meanwhile, our next contest should start
within a week or two, as well.
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The latest "Dear Lucky Agent" contest, for writers of paranormal romance and urban
fantasy, is about to end at the end