Think Like an Agent

Think Like an Agent

Aug 5, 2019 | On Writing

If you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a fish. If you want to get an agent, you have to think like an agent. That is, think like moi. (Even better, think like Janet Reid.) Move me. Like editors and publishers and readers, I’m looking for wonderful stories...
The Ten Commandments for Writers: Writing Rules to Live By

The Ten Commandments for Writers: Writing Rules to Live By

Jun 12, 2019 | On Writing

1. Thou shalt not have strange genres before me. Aspiring authors often tell me, “I don’t want to be typecast.” And I tell them, “You should be so lucky.” Sure, when you’re first starting out, you might have to write in a number of genres before you find your sweet...
Stalking the Big Idea

Stalking the Big Idea

Jun 10, 2019 | On Writing

These days, it’s all about The Big Idea. That’s what publishers are looking for. Think Hollywood, with more words. As an agent, I hear this every day from editors: I really like this story, but…. …but it’s too quiet. …but it’s too old-fashioned. …but it’s too...
How Much Money Do Authors Really Make: One Agent’s Rant

How Much Money Do Authors Really Make: One Agent’s Rant

Dec 1, 2017 | On Writing

Are you rich? Are you famous? How much do authors make, really? It’s complicated. Which of course is not what people who are always asking me this want to hear. But as James Michener once said, you can make a killing in this business, but you can’t make a living. Or...

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