Writers Digest (unofficial)May 20
Writing Fiction Based On Your Life: A Chat With Jessica Berg https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-fiction-based-on-your-life-a-chat-with-jessica-berg #Writer'sDigestPresentsPodcast #fictionbasedonreallife #Writer'sDigestPresents #Writer'sDigestPodcast #basedonreallife #LiteraryAgent #Autofiction #JessicaBerg #WDPodcasts #Resources
Writing Fiction Based On Your Life: A Chat With Jessica Berg

In this episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," literary agent Jessica Berg helps us write fiction based on our lives.

Writer's Digest
⚙️ Roy PhillipsMay 15
When a #literaryagent says, “I want to find the next Tamsyn Muir, Susanna Clarke, or Madeline Miller,” they don’t mean:
“Send me something as original, strange, or structurally wild as that debut manuscript was.”
What they really mean is:
“Send me something that gives readers the same feelings, tropes, and has the same market potential as that book—after it’s already proven successful.”
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IndieAuthors.Social NewsApr 19

7 Book Publishing Terms Writers Should Know: A Literary Agent’s Guide

What does MSS mean? How about D&A? Literary agent Mark Gottlieb explains seven common publishing industry terms new authors should know.
https://thewritelife.com/book-publishing-terms/

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7 Book Publishing Terms Every Writer Should Know

What does MSS mean? How about D&A? Literary agent Mark Gottlieb explains seven common book publishing terms new authors should know.

The Write Life
JacquiGMar 5

I'm just bloody thrilled to share that I'm now represented by Becky LeJeune of Bond Literary Agency.

This is a game-changer for me!

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JacquiGMar 4

I've found a literary agent who loves the #GhostAssassinsOfBijou as much as I do! I'm going over the draft contract for representation and have fired back one question. Anything I should be looking out for?

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Lauren McMenemyJan 29

From the British Fantasy Society: Laura Bennett is back for 2025! Our resident agent answers those questions you’re too afraid to ask for yourself. This month is all about nudges - and the all-important question of whether pet photos will increase your chances of a full.

https://britishfantasysociety.org/ask-an-agent-january-2025/

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Ask an Agent: January 2025 – The British Fantasy Society

Howard AikenDec 16

#writerscoffeeclub 16: What would be the best writing-related Christmas present someone could give you?

The best Christmas present would be a literary agent eager to represent my work.

Second-best would be a new laptop.

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SinisterSocNov 27, 2024
A year ago, Marie interviewed Becky Lejeune, a literary agent at @BondLiteraryAgency. Becky reveals the benefits of having a #literaryagent and shares insights into the world of #literary representation. Watch here: https://youtube.com/w
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Víctor GondraOct 23, 2024
Do you think the current publishing landscape is disheartening? Don't worry, it's always been this way. Let me give you an example by telling you an amazing story in this thread. #amquering #literaryagent #FantasyLiterature #books #writing #booksky
Víctor GondraOct 23, 2024
A quick reminder that we are still looking for a literary agent. Reposts and contacts are appreciated. #amquering #literaryagent #FantasyLiterature #books #writing #booksky