FIND A LITERARY AGENT WHO IS RIGHT FOR YOU (AND YOUR BOOK): THREE TIPS

By Nancy Peske | September 14, 2014
Nancy Peske developmental editor ghostwriter book publishing consultant who works on books book proposals and strategy for authors

Most larger book publishers insist that you submit your book through a literary agent, although many smaller publishers do not. Agents are gatekeepers: They choose to represent only those books they feel have a decent chance of getting a book deal and an advance. When an in-house acquisitions editor receives a pitch from a literary…

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Be True to Your Vision As an Author

By Nancy Peske | April 14, 2011
Cinematherapy book jacket illustrating the idea that it's important to be true to your vision as an author.

a writer, you have to accept that to be true to your vision may mean saying no to a potential book publishing deal. It may mean that a literary agent will drop you from her roster. My advice is to feel your fear and then, let it go. You might need to make many submissions to get an agent or in-house editor who shares your vision, so don’t give up prematurely.

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