Tag: agent
5 Ways to Impress an Agent
Posted by Paula Munier | Aug 15, 2022
10 Things Not to Say to an Agent When You Pitch Yo...
Posted by Paula Munier | Jun 8, 2022
Publishing Proverbs You Should Know
Posted by Paula Munier | Jul 6, 2020
Writing to the Market
by Paula Munier | Feb 15, 2019 | Publishing
Conventional wisdom has it that there’s no point to writing to the market, because it’s a tough, moving-target market—but there are ways around that. Here’s how to write to the market the smart way.
Read MoreGood Stories Matter: An Agent’s Plea
by Paula Munier | Dec 5, 2018 | Life
The worst thing we can do as writers is let the highly politicized world we now live in keep us from writing good stories. The world needs good stories now more than ever. Because good stories matter.
Read MoreComparable Titles 101: Why You Need Good Comps and How to Find Them
by Paula Munier | Nov 28, 2018 | Publishing
Comparable titles are the ammunition you—and agents and editors—all need to sell your work. Here’s an agent’s primer on finding good comps for your project.
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons Your Book Will Sell: An Agent’s Checklist
by Paula Munier | Oct 10, 2018 | Marketing, Publishing
As an agent, my primary job is to sell my clients’ books. How do I know if I can place a writer’s work? Here are the top criteria that can help me predict what books may work in today’s tough marketplace.
Read MoreRevision: An Agent’s Bird’s Eye View
by Paula Munier | Apr 20, 2018 | Craft
What to do when your editor gives you revision notes you hate? A literary agent tells all.
Read MoreHow to Write a Book Proposal (and why you should read this whether you’re writing one or not)
by Paula Munier | Mar 5, 2018 | Publishing
Sooner or later, you may face the challenge of how to write a book proposal. If you’re writing nonfiction or memoir, it’s obligatory. But even if you are not, you should know what’s included.
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Beta Readers
by Paula Munier | Jan 31, 2018 | Craft
Like any other tool, beta readers can serve a valuable purpose, when used properly. Here’s a run-down of the benefits—and the pitfalls—of beta readers.
Read MoreThe “Am I Ready for an Agent” Quiz
by Paula Munier | Oct 9, 2017 | Publishing
People are always asking me how they know when they’re ready to start looking for an agent. Here’s a quiz to help you figure it out.
Read MoreThe One Thing You Should Never Say to an Agent
by Paula Munier | Sep 20, 2017 | Marketing, Publishing
What NOT to say when you meet an agent.
Read MoreThe Top 5 Ways to Impress an Agent
by Paula Munier | Sep 6, 2017 | Publishing
The dos and don’ts of impressing agents, as told by an agent.
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