So, you’re looking for an agent. You know that an agent helps you to get your book in the hands of editors, but what does that process look like? Different agents handle submissions differently, but this is my process. After I sign a client, we usually do at least one round of revisions on the […]
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How Am I Supposed to Network if My Event is Canceled?
Things are a bit… weird right now, to put it lightly. Due to the concern over Covid-19 spread, many conferences and book events are being canceled. This is a good thing, because it is keeping people safe, but I know it can be disappointing, too. Conferences and book events are great places to network. However, […]
Why Do the First Ten Pages Matter?
When agents (or even editors!) ask for sample pages with submissions, they usually want the first pages. It might be tempting to send chapter seven because you think that is your best, but that’s not a good idea. Why? Well, would you ever choose a book in the bookstore, open to chapter seven, and start […]
How Do You Pick Things You Like? What Are Common Reasons You Reject?
How do you decide which projects you want more of, and which you don’t? The easy, short answer is I just know. But that isn’t helpful, is it? That’s not advice, it’s a statement. It’s a true statement, but not one that answers the question. I really do just know which projects will work and […]
Hello world!
Welcome to my new website! Thank you to my aunt for making it look pretty for me. If you have any website needs, check her out at http://www.lizmsolutions.com/home/ . Let me start off by introducing myself. I’m Tia Mele, junior agent and assistant at Talcott Notch Literary Services. I started at TN as an intern […]