What Does a Literary Agent Do?
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What Does a Literary Agent Do?
Hey there Writers and Muse Daters, are you curious about how to keep your query letter from getting lost in a literary agent’s inbox? In this episode, Annalisa speaks with literary agent Kevin O’Connor. Kevin O’Connor uses his experience in every aspect of kids’ media to agent middle grade novels and middle grade nonfiction. He also agents adult nonfiction in history, science, and technology. Today, he pulls back the curtain and lets us take a peek at the life of a literary agent.
Here are some awesome things you’re going to hear in this week’s episode:
- How to craft a stand-out query letter that grabs attention right away
- How literary agents help you get your novel published
- What really goes on in a literary agent’s head when they read your query letter
- What’s the real scoop on why no one is buying your picture book
- How to determine if your book is young adult or middle grade
If you like what you’ve heard and are interested in learning more about the Writing Gym to learn how we can support your writing dream, here’s what to do next. Head to www.datewiththemuse.com/publishnow, and book an appointment to speak with our team.
Here’s how it works. We’ll get on the phone for about 45 minutes and we’ll get crystal clear on three things:
- the best way for you to publish
- the best way to achieve your publishing dream
- the exact strategy you should be using to reach your publishing goals
Remember, publishing a book well doesn’t happen on its own. You need expert guidance to make it happen. We’ve helped writers all over the world to finish, publish and sell their novels well, all while sharing their unique story and making the world a better place along the way.
To see if we can help you to do the same, click Annalisa’s photo below!
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Want to learn more? Check out these episodes below!
- Are you wondering how to finish your novel, find a literary agent AND publish? Listen to Annalisa in conversation with author Stephen Oliver.
- Want to know more about what literary agents really think about your manuscript? Take a peek at Episode 92.
- Do you feel as if your writing gets lost in inboxes? Learn how to make your writing stand out with Annalisa and literary agent Rachel Garner.
UPDATES FROM THE WRITING GYM:
We’ve had a lot to celebrate over in the Writing Gym recently. One of our members recently got in touch with us to let us know that her dream publisher, Tanglewood Publishing, requested her full manuscript for her middle grade historical fiction novel.
If you want to join us in celebrating her on Facebook, look us up. Click this link to request to join the Write to PUBLISH & SELL Your Novel Facebook group!
CREDITS
The Writing Gym Podcast features Annalisa Parent, the resident writing coach in The Writing Gym.
Audio Production by Peter Wisniewski
Music By Tito Heiderer
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