Getting rejected?
Getting rejected?
A published author who's spoken with agents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSNAry3 ... dex=2&t=0s
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Rath Darkblade
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Re: Getting rejected?
Hmm. 
There are some things you can't do much about, but ... Writing an Awful Query Letter(TM)? 
Submitting a manuscript to an agent who doesn't represent your type of book? Not following the guidelines? Reject. *STAMP* 
"Not polishing your writing" is another good one. Sure, no-one's going to buy a story with spelling mistakes etc.
Trouble is, where do I find an agent?
I've googled etc. and can't find one - maybe my google-fu is weak? 
There are some things you can't do much about, but ... Writing an Awful Query Letter(TM)? Submitting a manuscript to an agent who doesn't represent your type of book? Not following the guidelines? Reject. *STAMP* "Not polishing your writing" is another good one. Sure, no-one's going to buy a story with spelling mistakes etc.
Trouble is, where do I find an agent?
I've googled etc. and can't find one - maybe my google-fu is weak? There is nothing wrong with nepotism, so long as you keep it all in the family. (Winston Churchill)
Re: Getting rejected?
Actually, the best way to research the agent for you is to read current comp sales (you have to know what the market is doing), once you find one, read the acknowledgements. Authors often mention their agent, then Google their name.
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Rath Darkblade
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Re: Getting rejected?
Sorry, what's a comp sale? Do you mean a comp (i.e. comparison) title?
There is nothing wrong with nepotism, so long as you keep it all in the family. (Winston Churchill)
Re: Getting rejected?
Yep, exactly. Reedsy has a great article on comp titles 
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