I Know You Think I'm Crazy...But Agents Don't!
Recently, if you've read my Professionalism Series (especially Part 3: Professional Presentation), you might think I'm pushing things too far as to what you should be expected to do online and how professionals should present themselves, etc. And I know you think I'm crazy...but I'm not!
Here's a link to some comments made by literary agents on what they expect to see when they Google someone who has queried/submitted to them:
http://thewritelife.com/what-does-a-literary-agent-want-to-see-when-they-google-you/
Some very interesting stuff! They expect to find you online. They want to see that you're active on social media, and they will pass on you if they don't find what they want.
Oh, and they will pass on you if they see you bashing or bad-mouthing anyone and anything in publishing! I think I covered that in various parts of my Professionalism Series.
So, please read this and my Professionalism Series to boost your chances by making your internet presence something to be proud of!
Note: Part 4 of the series was in my May 2014 newsletter, but will appear on my blog in the same category close to July.
Here's a link to some comments made by literary agents on what they expect to see when they Google someone who has queried/submitted to them:
http://thewritelife.com/what-does-a-literary-agent-want-to-see-when-they-google-you/
Some very interesting stuff! They expect to find you online. They want to see that you're active on social media, and they will pass on you if they don't find what they want.
Oh, and they will pass on you if they see you bashing or bad-mouthing anyone and anything in publishing! I think I covered that in various parts of my Professionalism Series.
So, please read this and my Professionalism Series to boost your chances by making your internet presence something to be proud of!
Note: Part 4 of the series was in my May 2014 newsletter, but will appear on my blog in the same category close to July.
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