Sometimes the things a writer has to say in a query letter for literary agents are, uh, aaawk-ward! Here are a few ways to rephrase uncomfortable facts into tactful prose. Awkward Phrase: I had a literary agent for this book who didn’t do a good job. Mentioning any...
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The 10 Most Awkward Things People Say To Writers
As writers, we've heard it all before: the comments and questions from well-meaning but oblivious friends and family. Sometimes it can be hard to explain why we do what we do! Conversations can be awkward when you've just received your umpteenth rejection...
Awkward Moment Or Red Flag? 11 Literary Agent Practices Worth Questioning
Some literary agent practices are honest and aboveboard. Others fall into an awkward, ethical gray area—and some of these practices should send writers running for the hills. Here’s how to make sense of questionable literary agency practices when you’re not sure what...
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