Some authors naturally use their real names. Some choose a pen name. There is a number of reasons for that. Are there advantages?
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Writer’s New Year’s Resolutions
It is here. Year 2021. 2020 was a very unexpected challenge for the whole world. The COVID 19 crisis swept us and the bad news just keep coming. But we all must hope and see this new beginning as an opportunity to move forward. We, writers, have one advantage. We can write almost everywhere. Here are some ideas to make this year count. Make new steps in your writing career.
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After choosing the right agents for your novel to query and where to find them, this article attempts to give you insight once you feel ready to actually start sending your queries.
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We already looked at choosing the agents according to your mutual preferences. But the internet is a cramped and wild place. Where exactly can you find reliable agents?
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Literary Agents Part 1. How to Choose Them
There are hundreds of literary agencies. And thousands of literary agents. One of them can be the champion of your work. They will secure the best deals for you, guide you through the marketing process, and support you and your work until your book finds a solid place on as many bookshelves as possible. But the majority of the agents are not the right ones for you. Not because you were a bad writer. But the agents specify a lot and the literature world is very rich. You need to send your queries to people who actually work with books similar to yours. Especially if you write in a marginal genre. How do you choose whom to approach in the first place?
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