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10. Don't start sending query letters to agents until you have read this

Tue Jun 25, 2013, 02:05 PM

Jun 2013

Finishing a book is a great achievement, and you probably feel that rush of accomplishment and pride that comes along with that. But don't start sending query letters to agents (they are easy to find) until you can answer some of their questions. Their questions will have NOTHING to do with the quality of your work, but will have EVERYTHING to do with how you are going to get people to buy it. In short, you need to research your market.

This blog has some great tips: http://publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/
Read "Are you ready to contact an agent?" http://publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/2013/05/are-you-ready-to-contact-agent-take.html
And "Writers are from Venus Agents are from Mars: http://publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/2012/12/writers-are-from-venus-agents-are-from.html

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First book ready. Now need to find Agent. [View all] Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2013 OP

The dreaded hunt for an agent! CherokeeDem Jun 2013 #1

It is a Horror/Fanasty. Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2013 #2

Sounds interesting... CherokeeDem Jun 2013 #3

Thanks for the info! Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2013 #4

Don't start sending query letters to agents until you have read this lebaronangie Jun 2013 #10

Here are some good resources: DavidDvorkin Jun 2013 #5

Thank you! Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2013 #6

You're welcome DavidDvorkin Jun 2013 #7

Listen to David Dvorkin. SheilaT Jun 2013 #8

Already have. Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2013 #9

Hint: check the acknowledgments in similar novels mainer Jun 2013 #11

Bookmarked for future reference LongTomH Jun 2013 #12