Tag: literary agents

• Literary Agent Tip #2: DON’T GO ROGUE

  Yes, I know this is in direct contradiction to my blog’s tagline, “Professional Rogue Writer,” but I refuse to go rogue with literary agents. Why? Because if I don’t follow their rules for submission, they don’t see my pitch. It’s that simple, folks. If they ask for an emailed query letter with one sample chapter, don’t include the first five.…

  Shari Lopatin

  December 15, 2014

  For the Writers

  authors, creative writing, literary agents, publishing, Writing

• 5 Literary Agents Who Blog About Query Writing

  I hope that someday, when I land a literary agent (and then a publishing contract), I can share with you the magical query letter which sealed the deal. Until then, I can’t tell you if I’m doing things right, but I know five others who can! Before I started writing my novel’s query letter, I…

  Shari Lopatin

  December 8, 2014

  For the Writers

  books, literary agents, publishing, query letter writing, Writing

• Literary Agent Tip #1: DO YOUR RESEARCH

  I’ve pitched about 10 literary agents, as of today. Ten. Literary agents. They include the reps for Gillian Flynn, Stephenie Meyer (we both live in Phoenix!), John Green, Dan Brown, and James Dashner. Prepare the automated rejections! But seriously, these folks are top, top grade agents. And why not start with the best? Which leads me to…

  Shari Lopatin

  November 23, 2014

  For the Writers

  books, creative writing, literary agents, publishing, Writing