Agents and Editors Panel at PSWA
Those on the panel were from left to right:
Billie Johnson, Oak Tree Press
Lee Emory, Treble Heart Books
Verna Dreisbach, Driesbach Literary Agency
Holly Sullivan McClure, Sullivan Maxx Literary Agency
Pet Peeves about Queries.
Using Sir or Madam instead of the agent's or publisher's name or a misspelled name. Instant delete.
No bold, underlines, or fancy fonts in the query.
Be professional. Give a clear, concise description of your book, your self, and a good platform of how you plan to sell the book.
Manuscript well-written.
Authors need to read the guidelines and know what the agent or publisher is looking for, never ignore guidelines.
When you pitch your book and the publisher says yes, move on, don't keep talking.
The way you present yourself in person and in writing is important.
In your manuscript, take out passive verbs. Show instead of tell.
Know the core technology of writing.
It was a most enlightening panel.
Marilyn
http://fictionforyou.com
Comments
There's also sit down pitch sessions. I really wish I had something ready, but by next year's conference I should have something in good shape.
Thanks for sharing about this conference.
Cheryl