Not long ago, Rachel Menard announced the sale of her debut novel, GAME OF STRENGTH AND STORM, in our Sub It Club submission support group. She also shared some quick stats on her journey, and they are amazing! Certain that we all needed to know more, I asked Rachel if she would tell us about... Continue Reading →
What do you do when you get an offer of representation or publication? Dance. Pop the champagne. Jump up and down, of course. But then it's time to get down to business. Let the offering agent or publishing house know you need a week or so to tie up loose ends. This is perfectly normal.... Continue Reading →
Here at Sub It Club, we've previously shared step-by-step strategies for researching agents and tips for vetting newer agents. In both cases, an important piece of information is deal announcements, which you can find by searching on the agent's name in Publisher's Weekly. You can also find deals using Publisher's Marketplace too, but the service costs $25 per month. Still,... Continue Reading →
Industry publications like Writer's Digest or Publishers Lunch often include announcements of new literary agents just entering the business. We are told these agents are a "golden opportunity" for writers and illustrators since they are actively building their client lists. So are new agents a goldmine or a minefield? The answer is "it depends." On the plus side,... Continue Reading →
Are you ready to start your agent search in earnest? Are you a little overwhelmed by the prospect of researching agents? Fear not! Sub It Club has a step-by-step process to help you build your agent query list. 1) Start with a good list. Before you begin your research, get a good list of... Continue Reading →
One of my most frequently asked questions (right after "Do you really need all that ice cream?") is how far I will read through a query letter before I decide if it will be a rejection. The truth is, I will almost always read through the entire query, but I usually have a good idea... Continue Reading →
