Querying to get a literary agent is one of the most difficult steps along the path to traditionally publishing your book. It can be discouraging, disheartening, and take a toll on your mental health, with no clear guarantee of a positive result. As a book editor that works with many first-time authors, I’m passionate about helping authors-to-be get through the querying trenches to see their first manuscript published. To help keep you on the right path and preserve your mental health, here are some tips to keep in mind as you query that will help you stay optimistic and realistic!
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QUERYING BEST PRACTICES:
02:46 - Reset your expectations
05:08 - Set up a separate email
06:54 - Don’t get too attached to a single agent
08:32 - Ignore statistics
10:11 - Connect with other authors
ABOUT ME:
My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with 7+ years of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey-whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
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9 июл 2024