My client Kiki Hamilton, author of the upcoming urban fantasy The Faerie Ring, just posted five random (well, she called them sekrit) facts about herself. And in a very Carrie Bradshaw way, it got me thinking, How much do you really know about me? Well, quite a bit, conceivably, if […]
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Angel shoes for Colleen, who writes: I have an adult book that is masquerading as a picture book. It’s a book of blessings. You’d probably find it in the metaphysical, new-age section of a book store. How would you suggest finding an agent and publisher for such a unique book? […]
Bizarre shoes for Ryan, who writes: Hey, I don’t know what to do here. This guy is asking to see my MS, he has published six books, and says he runs the publishing company that published the books. His name is [Redacted], but…we’ll he’s not really an Agent, and I […]
Rexroth posted yesterday about the sources of advice — how to know who to trust, etc. — and it reminded me of a post I wrote myself back in March of 2008, “Says Who?” Here’s an excerpt: A question came up this weekend about internet advice. Now, I realize that […]
kt literary client Daniel J. Blau is justifiably proud of his work on the new WE series HIGH SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL, which premiered on Monday night.
A question came up this weekend about internet advice. Now, I realize that I'm one of many purveyors of said advice, at least on the topic of publishing, but I think it bears repeating (and repeating, and repeating) that you should always be aware of WHERE your advice comes from.
As a writer, you know when you have to research as you're writing your book. But I'm talking here tonight about the research that goes into finding an agent.
As an aspiring writer or published author, you’re likely already a master of the internets. Here are just a few of my favorite very helpful sites for authors navigating the world of publishing: The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Verla Kay Blue Boards Preditors and Editors Pub Rants […]