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How to Find an Agent by Rochelle Melander

Attend any writing conference, and you’ll hear participants saying to each other: +Do I need an agent to get a book contract? +Do you have an agent? +Is it hard to find the right agent? For those of you who … Continue reading

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Writers Read: Writing Books by Laura Howard

The bookshelf pictured on the left? It’s just one of my bookshelves dedicated to writing books. On the other side of my office, I have  a whole shelf of new writing books to read. And, thanks to Laura Howard’s great … Continue reading

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Nine Ways to Find the Agent You Need by Michael Larsen

Today’s tip, Nine Ways to Find the Agent You Need, is adapted from Michael Larsen’s must-have writing resource, How to Write a Book Proposal. If you want to hear more from Michael Larsen, please come to the Write Now! Mastermind class … Continue reading

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Define Your Book’s Market

In the past ten years, I have consulted with many authors on their book proposals and book ideas. I have also written and successfully sold several book proposals of my own. In every single case—mine included—the writers needed to improve … Continue reading

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