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Book Broker: an interview with Mark Gottlieb
November 04, 2023
I would suggest researching a literary agent's social media pages. For instance, writers can read about me and some of the books I represent on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. That will lend a good sense for the type of books I have worked with and what I am currently looking to represent.
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Book Broker—an interview with Sera Rivers
July 05, 2023
"I can tell a manuscript isn't ready for submission when the opening pages are full of backstory or exposition that doesn't set up the plot or move the story forward."
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Book Broker—an interview with Jill Marr
June 23, 2023
One of my pet peeves is reading a character as they tell another character what they already know: "Sis, you know I'm married and have six kids."
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Book Broker—an interview with Ameerah Holliday
June 18, 2023
"I love an in-depth summary but an elevator pitch that can hook me on the premise in one to two sentences is always impressive."
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Book Broker—an interview with Rachel Altemose
June 17, 2023
"For me, it's all about the voice."
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Book Broker—an interview with Sam Copeland
May 27, 2023
"I JUST WANT TO SEE GOOD BOOKS."
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Book Broker—an interview with Charlotte Wenger
May 26, 2023
What are the hooks? Does it fill a hole in the market? Has it been done before?
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Book Broker—an interview with Max Sinsheimer
May 24, 2023
I'd really love more journalistic nonfiction that weaves in a personal narrative.
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Book Broker—an interview with Alyssa Maltese
February 28, 2023
"If you're comping books, shows, or movies I love, your query will definitely stand out to me."
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Book Broker—an interview with Samantha Fabien
January 30, 2023
"I’m hungry for mysteries, thrillers, suspense, and horror for adults and young adults."
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Book Broker—an interview with Rita Rosenkranz
January 25, 2023
"I look for books that speak to our current needs and preoccupations."
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Book Broker—an interview with Darlene Chan
January 24, 2023
"I don't think I've ever received a bad query which resulted in a good submission."
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