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LITERAY AGENCY QUERY REQUIREMENTS
LITERAY AGENCY QUERY REQUIREMENTS
As mentioned in a previous post, when searching for a literary agent you will discover that many agencies use an online form you must use to make your query. This makes the search much easier than it was in the past for most of the information required is, more or less, the same for all forms.
Here is a list of the information required on many of the forms,
Information on previously published books
Title
Publisher
Release date
If you have self-published a book
Query letter
Synopsis
Sample pages or sample chapters
The number of pages or chapters varies by agency.
Pitch
Target audience
Books similar to your book
Bio
Most agencies using an online form also require that you are a member of Query Tracker, a free website.
In a future post I will supply a form used by an agency so that you may see what they look like.
WRITER’S FORUM WRITER’S SALON
WEBSITES HELPFUL TO WRITERS
This is a series of posts which, I think, will be beneficial to writers.
But first, I would like to include my usual warning about using websites.
Whenever you check a website you are, in my opinion and I talk from experience, being put on a list for sale. So, expect the possibility of being bombarded by ads from companies you, perhaps, have never heard of and have no interest in.
By the same token, I feel that once you call a business for information you are also put on a list, for sale, of similar companies to the one you have called.
That’s just how it is in today’s society.
I hope you find the information offered in these posts helpful.
Anyone familiar with my blog is aware of the area, Writer’s Forum, which already offers a host of websites important for writers.
London Writer’s Salon
LondonWritersSalon.com
A worldwide group of writers meeting online for hour-long writing meeting every weekday.
They use four time zone options but no matter your location, you can participate and find support for your writing.
They have a variety of paid memberships providing workshops, advice to improve your writing, exposure to experts in the field and accountability groups.
WRITER’S FORUM WRITERS OF COLOR
WEBSITES HELPFUL TO WRITERS
This is a series of posts which, I think, will be beneficial to writers.
But first, I would like to include my usual warning about using websites.
Whenever you check a website you are, in my opinion and I talk from experience, being put on a list for sale. So, expect the possibility of being bombarded by ads from companies you, perhaps, have never heard of and have no interest in.
By the same token, I feel that once you call a business for information you are also put on a list, for sale, of similar companies to the one you have called.
That’s just how it is in today’s society.
I hope you find the information offered in these posts helpful.
Anyone familiar with my blog is aware of the area, Writer’s Forum, which already offers a host of websites important for writers.
Kweli Journal
KweliJournal.org
Kweli journal is a quarterly online literary journal.
Formed to nurture writers of color who “sing the truth” (Kweli means truth in Swahili).
Contains Sing the Truth! blog where authors of all genres are interviewed.
Runs a year-long writer fellowship, multi-session workshops, writing retreats, editing and publishing.
Also has a annual writers’ conference and international festival.
WRITER’S FORUM WRITER COMMUNITIES
WEBSITES HELPFUL TO WRITERS
This is a series of posts which, I think, will be beneficial to writers.
But first, I would like to include my usual warning about using websites.
Whenever you check a website you are, in my opinion and I talk from experience, being put on a list for sale. So, expect the possibility of being bombarded by ads from companies you, perhaps, have never heard of and have no interest in.
By the same token, I feel that once you call a business for information you are also put on a list, for sale, of similar companies to the one you have called.
That’s just how it is in today’s society.
I hope you find the information offered in these posts helpful.
Anyone familiar with my blog is aware of the area, Writer’s Forum, which already offers a host of websites important for writers.
Gutsy Great Novelist
GutsyGreatNovelist.com
A great supporter of writer communities.
Contains organized groups for topics such as how to make time to write, the craft of writing, and publishing.
Supports a café hangout where you will find other writers with whom to share ideas and best practices.
WRITER’S FORUM LITERARY PUBLICATIONS
WEBSITES HELPFUL TO WRITERS
This is a series of posts which, I think, will be beneficial to writers.
But first, I would like to include my usual warning about using websites.
Whenever you check a website you are, in my opinion and I talk from experience, being put on a list for sale. So, expect the possibility of being bombarded by ads from companies you, perhaps, have never heard of and have no interest in.
By the same token, I feel that once you call a business for information you are also put on a list, for sale, of similar companies to the one you have called.
That’s just how it is in today’s society.
I hope you find the information offered in these posts helpful.
Anyone familiar with my blog is aware of the area, Writer’s Forum, which already offers a host of websites important for writers.
Community of Literary Magazines & Presses
CLMP.org
Community of Literary Magazines & Presses database provides information on where to publish short stories and poetry
Also share up-to-date information on awards, events and a news section.
WRITER’S FORUM WRITING PROGRAMS
WEBSITES HELPFUL TO WRITERS
This is a series of posts which, I think, will be beneficial to writers.
But first, I would like to include my usual warning about using websites.
Whenever you check a website you are, in my opinion and I talk from experience, being put on a list for sale. So, expect the possibility of being bombarded by ads from companies you, perhaps, have never heard of and have no interest in.
By the same token, I feel that once you call a business for information you are also put on a list, for sale, of similar companies to the one you have called.
That’s just how it is in today’s society.
I hope you find the information offered in these posts helpful.
Anyone familiar with my blog is aware of the area, Writer’s Forum, which already offers a host of websites important for writers.
Association of Writers and Writing Programs
AWPWriter.org
Supports writers and academic programs and the organizations that serve them.
Also, diversity and excellence in creative writing.
Shares information about careers, writing programs, conferences and centers.
Hosts yearly AWP conference.
LITERARY AGENT QUERYS: WHAT THEY WANT
LITERARY AGENT QUERYS: WHAT THEY WANT
In my current search for a literary agent for my novel, The Beast Awaits, I have come across a phenomenon which greatly assists in querying agents. Many literary agent agencies are using online forms to submit queries. And all the forms require, to a great degree, the same information. This makes querying agencies a s process where once you have the information required for one agency you have most of the information required by the rest.
Another common denominator is the requirement to be a member of Query Tracker. The membership for this website is free.
In a future post I will list the information which is required to query these agencies so you will be prepared, with the information needed in hand, to make the querying process for your work easier.
WRITER’S FORUM FAN FICTION
WEBSITES HELPFUL TO WRITERS
This is a series of posts which, I think, will be beneficial to writers.
But first, I would like to include my usual warning about using websites.
Whenever you check a website you are, in my opinion and I talk from experience, being put on a list for sale. So, expect the possibility of being bombarded by ads from companies you, perhaps, have never heard of and have no interest in.
By the same token, I feel that once you call a business for information you are also put on a list, for sale, of similar companies to the one you have called.
That’s just how it is in today’s society.
I hope you find the information offered in these posts helpful.
Anyone familiar with my blog is aware of the area, Writer’s Forum, which already offers a host of websites important for writers.
Archive of Our Own
ArchiveofOurOwn.org
Archive of Our Own (AO3) run by fans across 62,000 fandoms.
Archives fan fiction, fan art, fan videos and podfic.
Hosts 12,290,000 works.
Website is a place for fans to improve their writing skills through feedback from fans and writers.
WRITER’S FORUM WRITER’S PAY
WEBSITES HELPFUL TO WRITERS
This is a series of posts which, I think, will be beneficial to writers.
But first, I would like to include my usual warning about using websites.
Whenever you check a website you are, in my opinion and I talk from experience, being put on a list for sale. So, expect the possibility of being bombarded by ads from companies you, perhaps, have never heard of and have no interest in.
By the same token, I feel that once you call a business for information you are also put on a list, for sale, of similar companies to the one you have called.
That’s just how it is in today’s society.
I hope you find the information offered in these posts helpful.
Anyone familiar with my blog is aware of the area, Writer’s Forum, which already offers a host of websites important for writers.
Who Pays Writers?
WhoPaysWriters.com
Freelance Solidarity Project supplies information about compensation for writers.
Also, information about format of articles published, copyrights purchased by publishers and if publications issue contracts to writers.
WRITER’S FORUM WRITER’S JOBS
WEBSITES HELPFUL TO WRITERS
This is a series of posts which, I think, will be beneficial to writers.
But first, I would like to include my usual warning about using websites.
Whenever you check a website you are, in my opinion and I talk from experience, being put on a list for sale. So, expect the possibility of being bombarded by ads from companies you, perhaps, have never heard of and have no interest in.
By the same token, I feel that once you call a business for information you are also put on a list, for sale, of similar companies to the one you have called.
That’s just how it is in today’s society.
I hope you find the information offered in these posts helpful.
Anyone familiar with my blog is aware of the area, Writer’s Forum, which already offers a host of websites important for writers.
The Writer’s Job Newsletter
TheWritersJobNewsletter.com
This is a free weekly newsletter with information about jobs in writing which concerns their ability and genre.
Every Sunday they produce a list of jobs that are paid and remote.
For one dollar a week you can also receive a list of opportunities every Wednesday.
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