Blogger friend, Jennifer Neri, asked me to guest post at her blog. She suggested some topics, but then she asked me a question: Now that you've self-published, would you ever query agents again? Go to Jennifer's blog to read my response. [tweetmeme source=”cassidylewis” only_single=false]
Tag: query
Take heart queriers!
In my last post, I voiced my opinion that nowadays it’s almost impossible for a writer to obtain representation through cold-querying an agent. I also asked you to share your opinions. Some of you agreed, some of you disagreed, and some of you were discouraged. Today, I’d like to address all those reactions. If you… Continue reading Take heart queriers!
Rotten Loglines
Last week, I submitted a logline for critique by strangers. First off, the stranger part is always scary to me, but I relaxed when I saw no one trashed it. The consensus was “not enough detail.” Oddly, I had the opposite problem drafting a query letter. I realized when you are too familiar with a… Continue reading Rotten Loglines
What’s a male protagonist doing in my women’s fiction?
Yes, I’m back to the subject of categorizing fiction. I've been told the key to knowing how to label your book’s category is to picture where it would be shelved in a book store. That advice works for those who write in mystery, sci-fi, horror, YA, and other clearly defined genres, but I don’t. I… Continue reading What’s a male protagonist doing in my women’s fiction?
Can you find an agent by cold querying?
The first agent blog I discovered was Nathan Bransford’s, and the first thing I read there were his posts on how to get agent representation. His number one tip: have a referral. For top agents, he said, that’s essentially the only way. I really, really, really didn’t want to believe that. I don’t know any… Continue reading Can you find an agent by cold querying?
Linda Cassidy Lewis 