Carly Watters's Blog, page 17
May 8, 2014
Manuscript Wishlist May 2014
Here is an updated manuscript wishlist for my slush pile. Please send me: Women’s fiction, commercial, historical or upmarket (i.e. THE ARRIVALS, GIRLS IN WHITE DRESSES and THE GIRL YOU LEFT BEHIND) Upmarket fiction like THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS, THIS … Continue reading →
May 5, 2014
How To Format Your Query in 5 Easy Steps
If you follow these tips not only will you avoid the spam filter (which is triggered by strange fonts), but you will make it easy to read and fast to consume. How To Format Your Query in 5 Easy Steps: … Continue reading →
May 2, 2014
Social Media Intern: Accepting Applications Until May 12th
P.S. Literary Agency (PSLA) is accepting applications for a Digital and Social Media Intern. Candidates should want to gain experience at an agency, have a flexible schedule, be able to devote 10 hours a week, and be comfortable working remotely. Overall, PSLA is … Continue reading →
April 28, 2014
Top 8 Books About Writing
Need some extra writing advice? Love highlighting and taking notes? These are some of the resources I recommend the most. Enjoy! Self Editing For Fiction Writers by Renni Browne and Dave King This is one of THE most important things … Continue reading →
April 21, 2014
6 Reasons You Need A Literary Agent Now More Than Ever
Yes, even you self pubbed authors need an agent now more than ever. There’s no disputing that you can publish your own book, get a deal by yourself meeting an editor at a conference or submitting to certain publishers that are … Continue reading →
April 14, 2014
Why You Want An Agent Who Reads
Agent Janet Reid wrote a great blog post about agent burnout among other things. One part that stuck with me was her comment about agents reading things that aren’t client work. I can understand when writers see their agents talking on … Continue reading →
April 7, 2014
Q: Can I Write Fiction For A Living?
A: It’s possible. But it’s a lot of hard work and you have to have the right people in your corner. Here’s how you can make writing a career: 1. The Right Team You need the right people around you to … Continue reading →
March 31, 2014
The Writer’s 8 Tools of Pitching
Getting ready to go on submission to agents? Don’t know what to have prepared? Wish you had a checklist? Here’s your tool kit: 1. Log Line: You have to be able to describe your book in one sentence. 2. Query: … Continue reading →
March 24, 2014
Writing, Impostor Syndrome and Self Doubt
Ever feel like a fraud calling yourself a writer? There’s a name for that: impostor syndrome. Here’s when you can start calling yourself a writer: when you have external evidence of your skills– ie. the moment you put pen to … Continue reading →
