The publishing industry has been on a roller coaster for the last few years. And it’s not just publishers who are changing, literary agents are too. As technology creates a more connected world, you can expect to see even more shifts in the way that literary agents...
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Which Is Better: A Big Literary Agency Or An Independent, Boutique Agent?
Updated July 2023 As you prepare your query packet and research potential literary agents, consider your goals and ask: Do you want to work with a big, well-known literary agency or with an independent literary agent? The difference can be significant. While a large...
Do Self-Published Book Authors Need A Literary Agent?
Back in the early days of self-publishing, it was generally held that self-published book authors did not need a literary agent. Even today, many self-published authors choose to release their books on their own because they don’t want to pay the fees associated with...
Interview With An Author: Ginnah Howard
Updated July 2023 In our Interview With An Author series, Writer’s Relief asks professional writers to share their tried-and-true secrets for publishing success. Ginnah Howard’s stories have appeared in Water~Stone Review, Permafrost, Portland Review, Descant 145,...
The Single Most Important Thing Your Query Letter Must Do If You Want To Get A Literary Agent
Do you know how to spot the difference between a good query letter and a fantastic query letter? This is going to sound trite, but the answer is: Ask your heart. That’s right—the single most important thing that your query letter can do if you want to get a literary...
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