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Greetings!
Are you searching for a
literary agent?
Most aspiring authors know that landing a literary agent is
almost as tough as securing a publisher. It's also widely known
that to get into the big N.Y. publishing houses these
days, you won't get your foot in the door unless you have an
agent. In this issue, WOW! explores the myth of the
big bad literary agent and blows that myth out of the water!
This issue provides you with an in-depth look at
agents that you won't want to miss.
We've had a lot of fun getting to know some of the top agents
in this country. Their advice is priceless and brought to you
courtesy of WOW!
Issue Three, “Walking in an Agent's Shoes,” explains
what agents are looking for, how to approach an agent, what
happens after an agent takes you on, and what you should
expect from your agent.
To our surprise, we discovered that these agents were willing
to open up to us, tell us their stories, share their hobbies and
personalities, and make us laugh. We hope you enjoy reading
this issue as much as we enjoyed writing it. :-)
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SPECIAL NOTE TO FREELANCERS:
Although we have contacted a couple of you, we are still
carefully reviewing all submissions. We apologise for the delay.
As we are under-staffed at the moment, our lag time is a little
greater than we previously expected. We will be replying to all
queries this week.
We are extremely happy with the submissions we've received
and are considering each one of you with care.
Thank you for your patience. We hope this will be an ongoing
symbiotic relationship, that will help each of us achieve our
goals.
Warmly yours,
Angela & Beryl
Editors of WOW!
| Deadline for the Fall Flash Fiction Contest * |
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The deadline is this month: November 30th!
Ladies, put on your writing caps... this is the last month to
enter!
Great news: We've upped the stakes... there will be a
drawing for additional Door Prizes! (worth more than the
$5 entry
fee)
And your name will appear on our website.
This is a wonderful tool to add to any writer's resume!
****Be sure to get in on this now, because we won't be
adding ALL the contestant names any season hereafter****
This is our way of saying "thank you" for being there and
supporting us by entering our first contest.
First Place:
$200.00
Published on Wow!
Goodie bag of items from our store
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| Sandy works for authors, not for publishers * |
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Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency
Sandra Dijkstra, rated #2 in Literary Agents across the nation,
put SoCal on the map when she signed Amy Tan back in 1989.
Since then, Ms. Dijkstra has developed a reputation for
discovering new talent and representing quality work with great
commercial potential. She has helped establish and guide the
illustrious careers of many bestselling authors in many
genres.
From the Pacific, a top agent sheds light on how to
catch an agent’s eye at a writers’ conference and other insights
into...
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| Betsy Amster is desperate to fall in love... with your work! * |
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Betsy Amster Literary Enterprises, is a hip Los
Angeles-based agency with a lot going on.
Authors, aspiring or published, need to read this
interview!
Betsy reveals her secrets of online book promotion and
how to compare yourself to a successful author.
Betsy is a woman’s woman, a good cop -- bad cop rolled up
into one, and a team player. Learn about savvy book
promotion, parlor games, and why you want your sentences to
be memorized...
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| Bonnie Neubauer: Chockfull of Creative Sparks * |
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Bonnie Neubauer, author of The Write-Brain
Workbook is an amazingly creative woman.
This interview will inspire you to write, seek out an
agent, overcome your fears, and motivate you to just DO IT!
Mixing learning and fun makes her life whole. But, she also
shares how she ended up signed by an agent and the
process...
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| Eight Publishing Mistakes and HOW TO AVOID THEM * |
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Patricia Fry, the president of SPAWN (Small
Publishers, Artist and Writers Network), and the author of 24
books, shares her insight on book proposals, royalty publishing
and self-publishing, FB POD, and things to consider when
designing your "How To" book.
This is smart advice, you won't want to miss...
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| INSPIRATION: THE BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR’S SOUL * |
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Chicken Soup for the Breast Cancer Survivor's Soul,
is not only an inspirational book for women battling breast
cancer, but has also proven to be a life-changing experience for
the brave and talented authors involved.
Here we meet five different women who have used their
experiences as a stepping-stone to richer, fuller lives--not only
for themselves, but for other women as well. This touches on
their
strength and leads you to a great book.
Through their struggles, they managed to maintain a network
of support and a community of creativity. We had the
wonderful opportunity to attend their book-signing event at
Laguna Beach Books, and quickly discovered the camaraderie
that these women authors share!
WOW! introduces five unique, courageous, humorous
women who prove that their individuality doesn’t have to be
lost when fighting some of life’s biggest battles...
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B2B: Woman to Woman
LITERARY AGENTS SEEKING WOMEN'S FICTION
Here you will find a select sample of quality agents who
are seeking women's fiction -- literary, chick lit, & more.
Sample:
ANDREA BROWN LITERARY AGENCY
Prior to opening her agency, Ms. Brown served as an editorial
assistant at Random House and Dell Publishing and as an editor
with Alfred A. Knopf.
Seeking: Young Adult mysteries, mysteries and
thrillers that involve Asia, South-Asian fiction, women’s lit/chick
lit with great emotional resonance. Anything that makes me
laugh or cry.
Established: 1981
Represents: 10% of clients are new/unpublished
writers.
How to Contact: For picture books, submit complete
ms, SASE. For fiction, submit short synopsis, SASE, first 3
chapters. For nonfiction, submit proposal, 1-2 sample chapters.
For illustrations, submit 4-5 color samples (no originals).
Accepts e-mail queries
No fax queries
Accepts simultaneous submissions
Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic
sales.
Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales.
Offers written contract
Charges clients for shipping costs.
560 San Antonio Rd. Suite 105
Palo Alto CA 94306
andrea@andreabrownlit.com
www.andreabrownlit.com
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| 20 QUESTIONS * |
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20 QUESTIONS answered by Wendy Keller: Founder,
CEO, Senior Agent of Keller Media, Inc.
Wendy Keller is responsible for more than 540 rights deals
worldwide and is the author of 29 published books. This
certainly qualifies her to respond to pertinent questions...
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| The Right Way to Write, Publish, and Sell Your Book |
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Available Now in the WOW! Book Store
* Write with more clarity.
* Choose a good editor to polish your finished product.
* Locate the right publisher for your book.
* Select the best agent for your project.
* Write query letters and book proposals.
* Understand your responsibility as an author.
* Successfully self-publish your book.
* Get your book into bookstores.
* Get your book reviewed many times over.
* Successfully promote and sell your book.
* Make money writing articles that promote your book.
* Locate and work with distributors and wholesalers.
Patricia Fry has been writing for publication for over
30 years. She has contributed hundreds of articles to about 200
magazines and she is the author of 24 published books—8 of
them relate to authorship. Patricia is the president of SPAWN
(Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network). Because of her
affiliation with SPAWN and the research she does each month
toward writing the SPAWN Market Update, she keeps her finger
on the pulse of the publishing industry.
$19.95
Learn More>>
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Jennifer DeChiara Makes Your Dreams Come True * |
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The Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency
Meet an underdog from way back and find out how she is
leveling the playing field for writers! This N.Y. literary agent
will win your heart and banish your fears...
MORE>>
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