D.C. and Avery discuss writing an author bio for your query letter, website, or book jacket copy. What should you include? How do you write a bio without previous publication or credentials? Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 087 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
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Episode 75: Interview with Literary Agent Chelsea Hensley!
Avery and guest host Emily chat with agent Chelsea Hensley of KT Literary. We discuss the ongoing HarperCollins Union strike, our beefs against the Game of Thrones TV show, and the realities of the query trenches from the other side. More information about Chelsea and how to query her can be found here. Emily's Percy … Continue reading Episode 75: Interview with Literary Agent Chelsea Hensley!
Episode 68: The Dreaded Synopsis
(Mini-Episode) One of the big boss fights of querying is the synopsis. D.C. and Avery discuss what a synopsis is, why it exists, and our best tips for drafting your own. Items Mentioned: Synopsis format: 12pt Times New Roman font, single-spaced, 1-inch margins. When mentioning a character for the first time, write their name in … Continue reading Episode 68: The Dreaded Synopsis
Episode 57: What to Ask an Agent on “The Call”
(Mini-Episode)l It's finally happened: a literary agent has asked to have a call with you after reading your manuscript! What now? We go over some of the questions to ask during The Call, as well as some of the things the agent may ask you. Our Question List Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode … Continue reading Episode 57: What to Ask an Agent on “The Call”
Episode 44: Literary Agent Red Flags
(Mini-Episode) They say "a bad agent is worse than no agent" but how can you avoid a bad agent? In this episode, D.C. and Avery discuss some red flags, as well as "yellow flags" that may indicate an otherwise great agent might not be the best fit for your personal career goals. Items mentioned: QueryTracker … Continue reading Episode 44: Literary Agent Red Flags
Episode 38: When Am I Ready to Query?
(Mini-Episode) In this mini-episode, D.C. and Avery discuss how to decide when you're ready to start querying literary agents, if you're seeking traditional publication. Click here for the full "Finding Betas and Critique Partners" episode that is referenced in this episode. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 038 (to download, right-click the Download button … Continue reading Episode 38: When Am I Ready to Query?
Episode 27: Surviving Querying Stress
(Mini-Episode) The Query Trenches are a rough place to live. In this episode, D.C. and Avery discuss how they coped with the stress of querying and rejection, as well as some tools to help manage the query process. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 027 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save … Continue reading Episode 27: Surviving Querying Stress
Episode 19: X Meets Y – Comp Titles
(Mini-Episode) What are comparative titles? When querying, you'll inevitably run across the need to provide a couple of books that are similar to yours. In this episode, we talk about how to find them and why you need them. Referenced in this episode: "Two Cakes" webcomic (originally by stuffman on Tumblr) Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts … Continue reading Episode 19: X Meets Y – Comp Titles
Episode 15: Whoopsie! Our Worst Querying Blunders
(Mini-Episode) We all make mistakes. In today's mini-episode, DC and Avery tell all, sharing some of their most egregious errors made while querying. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 015 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 11: Scary Queries
In this episode, DC and Avery discuss best practices for pitching your work, both online and in-In our first Halloween episode, we talk about the horror of queries! We chat a little about the query experience, and go over some key dos and don'ts when crafting your query letter. We also revise a spooooky query … Continue reading Episode 11: Scary Queries
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