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Saturday, April 12, 2008

Finding The Perfect Literary Agent

I know that most of us dream of being published and having our books become movies and sell like Harry Potter. Well people, the first step to that is a literary agent. Now, you must be thinking "what the hell do I need an agent for? What's her use?" There is only one answer for this: you need her... Sign in to see full entry.

polish Your Manuscript

All too often, potentially brilliant pieces of writing are discarded simply because they appear amateurish, all for the sake of a little time and effort spent getting the details right - don't let your manuscript be one of those! Don't let your work down with silly errors. Typing errors and poorly... Sign in to see full entry.

Literary Agents

ABS Literary Agency, Inc. P.O. Box 397, Ashland, OR 97520-0014 Fax: 541-488-6937 Contact: (Ms.) W. Gail Manchur, President Accepts queries by email (no attachments, please) and postal mail if they follow our guidelines. No faxed queries or submissions, and no unsolicited manuscripts. Check website... Sign in to see full entry.

Agents Who Represent Romance

3 Seas Literary Agency -- Michelle Grajkowski and Cori Deyoe are the agents for this literary agency that is RWA-approval. They deal a lot in women's fiction and in romance (clients are listed in the client page). They do have submission guidelines. A + B Works -- Writers Marketplace listing where... Sign in to see full entry.

Christian Presses

Specialty presses that only take inspirational romance. Inspirational romance isn't just about the sensuality level. Most romances in this category include a journey of Faith, not just love. Baker Books -- This Christian press publishes romance novels under their Bethany House Imprint. They have... Sign in to see full entry.

Large Print/Library

Specialty presses that buy original and reprint rights for stories to be printed in large print formats. Many of these presses sell mainly to the library market. Severn House -- House that produces library copies and large-print editions, as well as regular books from new and previously released... Sign in to see full entry.

E-Publishing

These non-traditional presses put their work in electronic format exclusively. More and more e-presses are expanding their market into POD. Aphrodite Unlaced -- Romantic erotica in electronic format. Submission guidelines are available. Update: Check out Piers Anthony for some complaints. Aspen... Sign in to see full entry.

Small Presses

These non-traditional presses often produce work in both Print-on-Demand trade format (POD) and electronic press format. Amber Quill Press -- An publisher who puts out romance, including erotic romance in electronic and trade paperback format. They do have submission guidelines. Amira Press -- A... Sign in to see full entry.

Major Book Publishers

The following publishers are the major players in mainstream romance. They all produce mass market paperback, trade paperback (not print on demand) and hardcover. Avon Books -- A subsidiary of Harper Collins, this is still the name in romance (especially historical romance). The recently updated... Sign in to see full entry.

The Value of a Query Letter

The ability to write a good query is one of the most important skills in a writer's toolbox. A good query shows an editor or agent that you can write and that you are a professional -- qualities that may result in an assignment even if the editor or agent can't use your original proposal. Think of... Sign in to see full entry.

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