One of the most common complaints I hear from authors is that it’s really difficult and time consuming to research literary agents. It is. I hear you. And since a good fit is so personal and subjective, there’s not a great way to outsource the research. But building your database of dream literary agents just […]
Literary Agents
Comic-Con literary agent panel!
I was extremely psyched to participate in a fantastic Comic-Con@Home panel with Quressa Robinson (Nelson Literary Agency), Holly Root (Root Literary Agency), DongWon Song (Howard Morhaim Literary Agency), and Lars Theriot (Industry Entertainment)! We talked about everything from the nuts and bolts of what agents really do to the current publishing and film landscape. I […]
My guide to publishing a book
It’s here! I’m so excited to announce the publication of my guide to publishing a book: How to Publish a Book: 41 Rules for Successfully Publishing a Book That You Will Love Forever. It’s available as an ebook and in paperback. Whether you’re pursuing a book deal with a Big 5 publisher or trying your […]
Literary agent Tess Callero on the importance of knowing the market
Nathan here! I recently had lunch with literary agent Tess Callero from Europa Content, and we talked a lot about pitches and the importance of nonfiction authors really nailing the introduction/overview. (See also: how to write a nonfiction book proposal). I invited her to participate in an interview, and here it is! Nathan: What’s life […]
How to work with a literary agent on edits
When an agent offers to work with you on a revision without offering representation, it’s still a good sign! They’re interested. But it may also create some thorny situations for you. Here’s a rundown on how to work with a literary agent on edits. Why could this be a thorny situation? Your manuscript may already […]
A guide to literary agent etiquette
Before I get to this field guide to the rare and colorful species Literarius Agentia, known popularly as “literary agents,” allow me first to address some of the yelps that tend to arise whenever I start spelling out some of the customs and norms of the publishing industry. No one is going to reject you solely because […]
