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Top Five Reasons Your Query Is Getting Rejected. . . And What to Do Next
So this is it: you’ve finished your novel after months or years of hard work. High on adrenaline and caffeine, you fire off a dozen query letters and wait to see which agent will be the first to call....
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Are There Second Chances in the Slush Pile? You Betcha!
Today I’m drawing from the archive to bring you some mid-week inspiration. Whether you querying five agents or fifty (and btw, I recommend aiming for the lower end to start), the reality is you have to...
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AgentSpeak: “Your Main Character? We Just Didn’t Hit It Off”
This week I’m excited to continue the “AgentSpeak” series here on Word Café. Today’s topic is another comment frequently seen on polite rejection letters from agents: “I’m sorry not to have better...
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AgentSpeak: Four Not-Your-Fault Reasons Behind a Rejection Letter
Today, let’s talk about a dirty word: rejection. It’s no fun under any circumstances, but the good news is, some rejections sting a little less than others. That’s because sometimes, it’s not really...
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