Notes from the Armchair #1

By Laura Zats When thinking about the Red Sofa Chats this blog posts, I’m always reminded of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s series of Fireside Chats during the…

Things to consider when Choosing an Agent

Literary agents – there isn’t a specific mold of one personality or business approach. Each agent brings a distinct set of work and life experiences, as well as…

My favorite aspects of being an agent

There are several pivotal moments when it’s highly evident, I love, love, love my job. Being a literary agent requires an ability to multi-task, thinking about the bigger picture…

Exciting things on the horizon!

It was one of those weeks. Way too much to do, a bout with a nasty head cold (that is still around sadly), and lots of…

Prepping REQUESTED Materials (for an Agent)

After the last few weeks, and the newest round of queries, it’s time to re-iterate how to prep requested materials. Speaking as an agent who likes to…

Basic Etiquette to Use with Agents

A fellow agent, Rachelle Gardner, recently posted a fantastic blog, “The Top Ten Query Mistakes.” She reiterated many things that most agents have said (including myself)…

Now That You Have Submitted REQUESTED Materials (to an Agent)

Next comes the waiting. Every literary agent has been in the same shoes as the author querying them-waiting for a response, SOME kind of response Here…

Literary Agent Seeks Writer

Literary Agent seeking Writer – looking for a smart M or F, with a great book idea. Nonfiction books, including humor, history, cooking, pop culture, dating/relationships, and…

Hopes & Dreams – The Editor/Author, The Editor/Agent Relationship

I’m adding the Agent perspective here. If you have read my previous posts, chatted with me a conference, or mailed your query to Red Sofa Literary,…

Tips for finding an agent

I’ve spoken about this at conferences myself, to which Janet Reid of FinePrint Literary Management gave a fantastic list, found on the Guide to Literary Agents…