10 Novels Agents Have Seen a Billion Times, and How to Make Yours Stand Out

It is not easy to write a book or get published. I’ve been a literary agent for almost 20 years, and I’ve written six books myself, most of which are tucked away in a drawer. As an agent, I receive hundreds of query letters every month, all vying for a spot on my list and […] The post 10 Novels Agents Have Seen a Billion Times, and How to Make Yours Stand Out appeared first on Electric Literature. Continue reading at 'Electric Literature'

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