How to Hook a Literary Agent to Represent Writing and Get Published

Finding a literary agent is one thing, but the hard part is gaining representation. In this post, we share how to hook a literary agent to represent writing and get published by looking at the query letter, synopsis, book proposal, and sample pages. The post How to Hook a Literary Agent to Represent Writing and Get Published by Robert Lee Brewer appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at 'Writer's Digest'

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Windham-Campbell Prizes, Yale to Launch 'Why I Write' Series

Yale University Press will publish the Windham-Campbell Prizes's annual keynote addresses in a new series titled "Why I Write.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Argentina’s Publishers Face Political, Economic Uncertainty

Argentina's government has propped up the book business, but with this year's election and economic stagnation, publishers remain uncertain of the future. The post Argentina’s Publishers Face Political, Economic Uncertainty appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Walker to publish non-fiction series

Walker Books has acquired a children’s non-fiction series that helps children explore science, maths, politics and geography through football. The books are written by Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton and the first, The Football Academy, will be published in hardback in September 2016. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Key Ideas For Publishers Working In a World of Large Tech Companies

As long as technology companies such as Facebook and Twitter exist, publishers will have to navigate relationships with them.   This theme pervaded a panel Monday at the 67th World News Media Congress in which industry thought leaders discussed ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookCon 2015: A 'Mostly Positive' Second Day of Literary Fanfest

BookCon 2015, held at Javits this weekend, drew mostly positive comments from both attendees and publishers who exhibited there. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why publishers struggle to monetize their paywall data

Publishers erect paywalls with an eye to growing their consumer revenue. But the consumer data they collect in the registration process holds value to advertisers. So why do they struggle to charge more for it? The most-cited reason is a lack of audience size. With the likes of Google and... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2015-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookCon 2015: Talking Truth, Love, Diversity, and Writing at ‘Reality Bites’ Panel

On a Saturday BookCon panel, Ellen Hopkins, Patrick Ness, Lauren Oliver, and Jason Reynolds discussed the relationships, characters, themes, and settings of their latest YA novels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins to publish first George Macdonald Fraser novel

HarperCollins has acquired the first novel written by Flashman author George Macdonald Fraser, Captain in Calico. The book will be published on 10th September, but throughout August, it will be available from Heywood Hill in Mayfair. Fraser was a longstanding customer at the shop, which... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary-themed club night launched

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[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ACE puts £1.2m into creative writing in schools

Arts Council England (ACE) has launched a £1.2m fund to support creative writing in schools. Meanwhile, ACE's recently appointed chief executive Darren Henley has urged the government to cease cuts to art funding. Between October 2015 and October 2018, ACE will invest in three funding awards... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michael Joseph to publish Gerrard memoir this autumn

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[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Launches 'Publishing Luminaries' Awards

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google Closes Down Play Books Publisher

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2015: Building a Successful Publishing Strategy in China

In The Art of War, Sun Tzu tells us, “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” Approaching the publishing market in China, it can be hard to distinguish the opportunities from the chaos. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2015: Franzen says 'It gets harder to write novels, not easier.'

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ann Voskamp raises funds for Ramadi refugees; IVP author will head Duke's Center for Reconciliation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Xander, Eclectic Dutch Publishing House, Celebrates Third Anniversary

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers are Treating Email Newsletters as a Platform of its Own

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[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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