Tag Archives: finding an agent

On blogging and trying to get published

Posted on April 23, 2010 by

If you’re new to this blog, it shouldn’t take long to learn that I’m currently trying to find a literary agent.  I’ve completed a fantasy novel, Volve, and I’m working on a second (unrelated) novel now.  I’ve got four to six … Continue reading →

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How not to write query letters

Posted on September 16, 2009 by

More than 20 literary agents have been sent queries for Volve this week, the first time in the book’s long life that I’ve made this kind of effort toward publication.  I finished the third rewrite a couple of weeks ago, … Continue reading →

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Twelve steps, sure – but, “easy?”

Posted on August 4, 2009 by

Eric at Pimp my Novel today posted this handy guide to the birth of a first novel.  The whole post is well worth reading but here’s a little taste: 1. Completion of your novel. Congratulations! You’ve written an entire novel … Continue reading →

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For your consideration

Posted on October 3, 2006 by

Sending off six more query packets to various lit agents tomorrow. My brother did a super read-through of Volve (well, he half-did it… but he can work on the second half while I edit the first in accordance with his … Continue reading →

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