What an Agent Thinks

The craft has rules, it can be learned, and it’s not about brilliance.

Whatever you decide to do,
decide early!

3 good times for an agent to get your books into the hands of a film agent.

There are all sorts of ways
a book can earn money
for a publisher and an author. 

Write out a list of questions
that will minimize surprises later.

Don’t just hop on a plane
right after the deal is made.

It’s the most unexpected book that
ends up being the big success.

Each person who works for a publisher is looking to do something brilliant and magical and ‘right’ every day.

Draft your query letter as if
it’s catalogue copy.

Which titles would your book
be snuggled up against?