Masters of Suspense: Thriller Agents on Querying & the Best Books in the Genre
Our panel of thriller agents provide their thoughts on the state of the thriller and suspense subgenres and share their own favorite thrillers and what makes them work, along with some crucial advice for querying.
11 Authors Discuss the Road to Getting a Literary Agent
Finding an agent who will take a chance on your book can be a challenge, and a lengthy one at that. If you’re struggling, here are some words of wisdom from celebrated authors—including Helen Hoang, Robyn Harding, Elyssa Friedland and more—to motivate you to keep working toward your goal of getting a literary...
Funny You Should Ask: Should I copyright my manuscript before submitting it to agents?
Funny You Should Ask is a humorous and handy column by literary agent Barbara Poelle. In this edition, she answers reader questions about copyright for manuscripts and using real people and products in your work of fiction.
You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Bookshelf: 9 Under-Read Book Recommendations from Literary Agents
We asked publishing insiders to share book recommendations that they hoped more people would read, period. Here is a selection of their recommendations, beyond those of the authors profiled in print in our May/June 2018 “Roar” roundup.
#DVPit Showcases Pitches from Historically Underrepresented Voices in Publishing
With Twitter-based pitch events such as #PitchWars and #PitMad so immensely popular, it’s only fitting that #DVpit has now joined their ranks. Created in 2016 by agent Beth Phelan, the hashtag aims to “showcase pitches from marginalized voices that have been historically underrepresented in publishing.”
GLA News
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New Literary Agent Alert: Eva Scalzo at Speilburg Literary Agency
Reminder: New literary agents (with this spotlight featuring Eva Scalzo of Speilburg Literary Agency) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. About Eva: Eva Scalzo was born in New Jersey, but has lived in Houston,...
New Literary Agent Alert: Cynthia Ruchti of Books & Such Management
Reminder: New literary agents (with this spotlight featuring Cynthia Ruchti of Books & Such Management) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. About Cynthia: Cynthia Ruchti, author of more than twenty fiction and nonfiction books, and...
New Literary Agent Alert: Rachel Horowitz of The Bent Agency
Reminder: New literary agents (with this spotlight featuring Rachel Horowitz of The Bent Agency) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. About Rachel: Rachel Horowitz joins The Bent Agency as a literary agent, specializing in both...
Meet the Agent: Christopher Rhodes, The Stuart Agency
Christopher Rhodes began his literary career as a teenager, working at bookstores in New Hampshire and then in New York City, where he landed a job at Borders’ flagship location in the World Trade Center. Three years later, Rhodes migrated to Simon & Schuster, working in sales and marketing before becoming...
5 Literary Agents Discuss the Horror Genre
A special treat on this Halloween morning: Five literary agents, who all represent the horror genre, took a break from reading manuscripts to answer a few questions on horror, including what they’re seeing a high demand for, what about a submission inspires confidence, and common weaknesses they see in writing. If...
Agent Spotlight: Wendi Gu of Janklow & Nesbit
Reminder: New literary agents are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. While Wendi Gu is not a new literary agent, she is actively seeking new clients. About Wendi: Wendi grew up in the sleepy suburbs of...
Children’s Literary Agents Roundup: How to Write for Young Audiences
Four agents who represent children’s literature, took time out of their busy day to share their insight and wisdom on platform, writing picture books, and writing for young audiences. If you want a better understand of what these agents are seeking in their submissions inbox and in their clients—and thus developing...
Meet the Agent: Claire Anderson-Wheeler of Regal Hoffman & Associates LLC
Born in Washington to an Irish family, Claire Anderson-Wheeler spent her formative years in Geneva, Brussels and Dublin, where she earned a law degree from Trinity College. In 2008, after getting her master’s degree in creative writing from the University of East Anglia, she dove headfirst into publishing, joining Christine Green...
New Agent Alert: Adrienne Rosado of Stonesong
Reminder: New literary agents (with this spotlight featuring Adrienne Rosado of Stonesong) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. About Adrienne: Adrienne has spent the entirety of her career on the agency side of publishing and...
When to Search for a Literary Agent
Literary agents represent writers who want to submit their manuscripts to traditional publishers. Agents manage the submission process and negotiate the resulting contract. Here’s what else they might do for their clients: Advise on developmental edits. Manage relationships with publishers and editors. Handle crisises. Hunt down overdue royalty checks. Submit books...
The Misbehavior of Fictional Children: A #DVpit Blog Hop on Character-Driven Fiction
In this #DVpit Blog Hop post, debut author Aminah Mae Safi shares the story of her character from her debut novel, Not the Girl You’re Looking For, and her #DVpit experience.
27 Reasons to Read Guide to Literary Agents 2018 (Plus a Giveaway!)
Today is the official pub date of the Guide to Literary Agents 2018, though you may have found that it’s been available earlier in bookstores and on Amazon. (And if you were at the Writer’s Digest Conference, you know we had early copies available of it for purchase!) Nonetheless, today is...
Where in the World Are We?: A #DVpit Blog Hop on Scene Building
In this #DVpit Blog Hop post, literary agent Kari Sutherland shares how the five sense can be better utilized in developing excellent scenes in your fiction.
The Best Agent Advice from the 2017 Writer’s Digest Annual Conference
Couldn’t make it to the 2017 Writer’s Digest Annual Conference in New York City this past weekend? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered, with some of the best tips on queries, pitching, and general agent advice below. Also, be sure to check out #WDC17 on Twitter for more great writing tips...
Finding an Agent & Approaching Artist Residencies
Writer and public relations expert Lora Hyler shares her personal journey in querying, searching for an agent, and the importance of attending writer residencies to connect with other writers.
The Elements of a Revise and Resubmit Request from an Agent
The dreaded Revise and Resubmit request from an agent—it’s not a no. Instead, think of it as an opportunity to hone your work, because this agent sees potential in your manuscript.
16 Agents Share 34 Tips for Success: From Studying the Market to Proper Querying
Adapted from the leftovers of our annual agent issue, you’ll find a bevy of advice—concerning querying, beta readers, editing, and more—from 16 literary agents in this article.
How Hearing “No” From Agents and Publishers Can Lead You to “Yes”
After facing rejection, here's how one writer found a path forward with her work. Also, she shares three examples of how hearing “no” can lead you to a “yes.”