After The Call: Client References

This is part 4 of my series on the process of revising, signing with an agent, and submitting. Previous posts in this series: Revisions Before The Call The Call (including what questions I asked) Client references were not only important for learning about the agent and his/her client relationships, but also a fabulous way to meet …

The Call

This is part 3 of my series on the process of revising, signing with an agent, and submitting. Previous posts: Revisions Before The Call What I needed for the call: a protein shake beforehand because I was too nervous to eat, but also didn't want to be hungry/lightheaded/malnourished a cup of tea a cup of …

Before The Call

Last week, I started a series of blog posts to talk revisions, The Call (separated into Before, During, and After posts), multiple offers, and submission. Up today: discussing what steps I took between scheduling the call with the agent and actually speaking on the phone. What I researched: Agency Any red flags on Preditors or …

Guest Post by Meredith Ireland: How I Got My Agent

I'm delighted to host Meredith Ireland on my blog today so that she can share her story about signing with her agent, Lauren Abramo of Dystel! Take it away, Meredith! *~*~* Chances are if you’re reading this you are deep in the query trenches and looking for the light at the end—that’s what I used …