Notes from the Armchair #2
By Laura Zats I have a confession to make… When I started working with Red Sofa Literary, just a few short months ago, I was terrified…
By Laura Zats I have a confession to make… When I started working with Red Sofa Literary, just a few short months ago, I was terrified…
Sometimes it’s easy to get frustrated when submission guidelines aren’t followed. This is why Gwen is around at Red Sofa Literary. (Thank goodness!) Yesterday, upon opening a huge pile…
by Dawn As 2011 is officially over, I thought it would be a good idea to share my observations on the query process. Specifically in regard…
As many folks get back into the regular paces post the holidays, I’m confident there are people who’ve made a resolution of writing a book and…
It’s normal to feel like one is sometimes on a figurative soapbox with whatever topic s/he is passionate about. My love will always be books. Doesn’t…
It’s that time of the year again, with the sudden resurgence of many queries from aspiring writers. Even with the best resources available (in print and…
Here is your official checklist to use before querying EVERY agent. It’ll save time, money, frustration, and hopefully make the process smoother. Everyone knows that those…
Sometimes it’s easy to feel like a broken record, especially when it comes to general ins & outs of the publishing world. Yet, there always seems…
Let’s look at a familiar scenario: You’ve prepared a new, exciting book idea, one that requires a book proposal. Afterwards, you begin the process of querying agents. …
Piggy-backing on Some “Agency” Math, I feel the most important thing to garnish from that post should be stated clearly. Instead of rushing the query process, contacting agents and/or editors BEFORE one’s…