Category: Submitting Your Work
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Iny, Miny, Miney, Moe…An Agent–or Not!
By Carole Brown So you think you want an agent? A writer is just that a writer. But he/she can, and many times are more than that. Marketer. Sometimes a writer will find they’re very good at marketing. Learning what works and what doesn’t takes determination, attention, and perseverance. Publisher. So you’re cheap. Or detail…
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5 Christian Publishers Taking Submissions without an Agent
There are many publishing companies who are willing to take fiction submissions without requiring an agent. Almost all of them are small companies, but many of them do quite well. Here are ten Christian fiction publishers that have a good reputation and are traditional publishers. Click on the name of the company for the link to…
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Common Publishing Terms
Sometimes the world of publishing is confusing to new writers. They seem to use a different language. Here’s some common definitions to publishing terms. Submission Terms: Agent – A person who will submit manuscripts to a publisher on behalf of a writer. A good agent will look out for the best interests of a writer…
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Christian Literary Agents
Here’s a list of Christian literary agents and their websites. Everyone on this list has a website and takes submissions from unpublished authors. Everyone on the list also represent Christian fiction. Please check guidelines before submitting to more than one agent in an agency. Hartline Literary Agency Joyce Hart Jim Hart Terry Burns Diana Flegal…
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How to Land an Agent
Many times, I hear unpublished writers lament about how hard it is to find an agent to represent them. Here’s a few tips to land an agent. Write the best manuscript you can manage. Agents get tons of work come across their desk, but they only have a few slots for clients. If you write…
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10 Reasons I’ve Decided to be Commercially Published
Update: Since I originally posted this article in 2009, I have had some success toward my goal of being commercially published. I have a reputable agent, Linda Glaz from Hartline. Two of my novellas will be released in November and December in e-book form through reputable commercial publishing companies that pay royalties. I also have a publishing…