The Waiting Game

Ever heard the saying, I couldn’t see the forest through the trees?That’s sort of how I’m feeling right now. For months, my focus has been on finding an agent, signing with an agent, getting an agent to return my phone calls. Just kidding on that last one.Seriously, though, my time and energy have been devoted to finding someone to represent me for a very long time. What if that isn’t God’s will for me? What if I’ve been so blinded by what I perceived...

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What Agents Want - Part Two

Meet Kelly Mortimer, of the Mortimer Literary Agency. Kelly, thank you for being here. Let’s start by telling people how many proposals you receive in week:Kelly: Haven’t you heard? I’m not accepting queries at this time. Strange, it seems you’re not the only one who hasn’t heard. I got so snowed under with queries, a St. Bernard couldn’t have found me—and I could’ve used...

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What Agents Want

Is it any wonder that editors and agents, people who work so closely together, are all looking for the same thing when it comes to their authors? Yet, with all their similarities, there are a few things that set them apart. Compatibility, for example. Agents are very concerned with finding clients with whom they are compatible.So what are agents looking for?Just like an editor, agents want to see quality manuscripts with strong writing technique...

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On My Own

Hard as I’ve tried, I’ve yet to find that one person who will become my partner, my supporter, my helper. I’m talking about an agent of course. What did you think?It all started seven years ago, the day I decided I wanted to write. I set out looking for a publisher, but gradually my focus changed and I realized that having an agent could prove to very valuable in an industry that increasingly becomes more and more competitive. So, what exactly can...

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