Here it is, the traditional, ginormous, over-the-top, all-the dish, “How I got my agent” post! I’ve included my successful query letter at the end. I’ll also break out individual pieces into future blog posts as well, going into more depth with the strategies that worked for me. Please note that no one path to publishing is going to be right for everyone. I have a great deal of privilege going into this process, along with some big disadvantages, and that affected my approach and results. The goal is always to build a big toolbox, then use the most effective tools for the job in front of you.
A Basic Guide to Twitter Pitch Parties
If you're a writer on Twitter, every now and then your feed is going to blow up with book blurbs for a day. If you're wondering what the heck is going on, the answer is...a pitch party. This is an event where writers share a one-tweet length description of a completed book, in hopes of … Continue reading A Basic Guide to Twitter Pitch Parties