Posts Tagged ‘book proposal’
How to Get Noticed as an Author
A book is a perfect positioning tool to bolster your authority, but just because you have a book, and even if you’re already recognized as an expert in your space, getting noticed as an author won’t magically happen overnight. To be noticed as an author, you need two things: 1) A quality book with a…
Read MoreSix Things You Should NEVER Say During Literary Agent Matchmaking
If you’ve finished your book proposal, and you’re getting ready to pitch to literary agents, this is a must-read. For many first-time authors, the literary agent matchmaking process can be a mine field, with lots of spots where you can inadvertently “step in it” and blow up your chances of getting signed. Here are some…
Read MoreTwo Keys to Getting a Literary Agent and a Book Deal
Everyone knows that to claim full authority status as an expert in your field, you need to author a book. And the way to publish with the most prestige is to land a deal with a traditional publisher. For new authors, the process of getting a literary agent and book deal can seem mysterious, elusive,…
Read MoreWhy Literary Agents Reject Queries (And What to Do About It)
If you’ve ever sent a query to a literary agent who rejected your proposal, you might have been tempted to tell yourself that the agent was “mean” or “just didn’t get it.” And while that point of view makes a soothing balm for the ego, it will not get you a different result with the…
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