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Agents, Publishing
|ASK THE AGENT: Exclusivity
A writer asked: “If you are working on revision suggestions for one agent with whom you have NOT signed, should you still query other agents?” Simple answer: No. If the agent has given you revision suggestions but not agreed to represent it, you should honor them (the fact that they took the time to give…
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|Steps for Approaching an Agent
So, I happened across a Facebook group for writers and there was a discussion about finding an agent. One of the writers mentioned that an agent to whom she’d submitted had requested a book proposal for her non-fiction book. Her question was: What is a book proposal? Perfectly good question. But it shows this writer needs…
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Author School Author School gives you the support, information, and inspiration you need to navigate the world of writing – from pen to published! Who is Author School for? “I have an idea for a book but I don’t know if it’s viable.” “My manuscript is almost done, but I don’t know how to get…
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Your Path to Publishing! Ah, publishing. Where to begin? It depends on where you are in the process. Here you’ll find articles addressing every aspect of the journey from writing to publishing to simply living the life of a writer. Browse the sections below to find the information you need, or use the Search box…
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Gardner Literary is your partner and advocate throughout the publishing process. Founded by experienced agent Rachelle Gardner, our agency works with established, reputable publishers including all of the “Big 5” and many medium-sized publishers. We are committed to helping you meet and exceed your career goals. We love working with first-time authors, and…
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How to Get a Literary Agent and Get Published *Workshop and Critique* with Literary Agent Rachelle Gardner Saturday, February 11, 2017 9:00 AM – Noon Serrano’s Coffee, 625 CO-105, Monument, CO 80132 *Limited to 12 writers* *Critique of one page included* ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Are You on the Path to Publishing? For many, the…
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|Answering Questions about Queries
I get mail! My inbox is always filled with questions. Today I’m answering some I’ve received on the topic of Query Letters. You’ve said on your blog, “don’t pitch a novel unless it’s complete.” Do you feel the same about query letters? Do we only query completed works, or are ideas fair game? If you…
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|How to Get Published
I get emails every day asking for advice on getting published or getting an agent. This is the post for people needing an entry-level introduction to publishing. Dear Writer, Congratulations on your decision to pursue publication. Before approaching literary agents, you’ll need to create the appropriate materials: → If you’re a non-fiction writer, you’ll need a…
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|Valentine to the Publishing Life
In honor of Valentine’s Day coming up this Sunday, I thought I’d wax poetic about what I love in this industry… and in my job. ♥ First of all, I love the way writers, editors, and yes, even agents, are a true community. Competition exists, but it doesn’t get in the way of real relationships. That’s what…
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|Lessons from the Gym
If you know me at all, you probably know I have this annoying little habit of getting out for exercise every day. Either the gym, or outside for a hike or bike ride. I admit I love my exercise. But not for the reasons you might think. I mean, physical health is important and all,…
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|Utterly Original: A Rant
“To my knowledge, nothing like this has ever been written. Ever. It is utterly fresh, mine and complete.” That was a line in a query I received. It’s hard to explain how this sounds to agents and editors who get pitched everything under the sun, are typically well-read, and are aware of what’s going on…
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|Your Elevator Pitch
You are standing in an elevator and have two minutes to tell someone about your book. Today we’re going to talk about crafting that one-sentence summary, also known as a logline, a hook, or a one-sentence (elevator) pitch. This is not your book’s tagline! What: About 25 words that capture your novel, memoir, or non-fiction book. Why: To get someone interested…
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Coaching PLEASE NOTE: We’re currently closed to new coaching clients. Check back in case this changes. Have you ever thought a one-on-one conversation with a publishing professional could get you unstuck and move your writing career forward? We offer publishing coaching for any phase of your career, focused on your area of need: coaching, consulting,…
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