Part five of our almost-ending series of posts about deciding if a particular agent is for you looks at three different balances of power in the author-agent relationship. (Part four in the series is here, part three is here, part two is here, part one is here.) Ladies and gentlemen I give you... WHO THE... Continue Reading →
Second Guessing Your Email Submission
In this era of email submissions it is easier than ever to get your submission out quick… maybe too quick. Because sometimes you think you’re ready. You hit send. Oops! You made a mistake! Panic time!!! Okay, take a deep breath. You can handle this. Stuff happens. Opinions on this may vary but 99 times out... Continue Reading →
September Contest Roundup
Summer in North America is coming to a close. Does that mean more contests? I'm not sure. What I do know is that I found some great ones to add to the Roundup this month!As always, read contest rules carefully before entering, and if you'd like to talk contests or get help with a pitch,... Continue Reading →
Get Thee to Write On Con!
Here at Sub It Club we believe that being a writer does not have to cost you a bunch of money. Sure there are lots of things you can pay for when it comes to writing but there are also tons of excellent free resources. Case in point Write On Con. If you haven't heard... Continue Reading →
But Are You a Match? Six Things to Consider Before Accepting Representation: Prt 4/6–EDITORIAL OR NOT EDITORIAL, THAT IS THE QUESTION
Part the fourth in a six-part series, here are one, two and three. Another one of the million things to consider when mulling over an offer of representation, is whether he/she is an editorial agent. Pretty easy to tell the difference. An uneditorial agent will say he/she leaves the editing up to the editor. An... Continue Reading →
Just a Little Patience…Yeah?
If you want to take part in the big world of publishing, make a good impression, and hold on to your sanity, you are going to need more than just a little patience. I’m not sure that patience can ever be mastered but I can tell you that there are ways to make the waiting... Continue Reading →