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As I continue the search for a literary agent to represent my project, I take note of course on where each agency is located.
Since all the major publishing houses are in New York, a New York agent would seem to be a priority. But there are many successful agents who don't live in the Big Apple....
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As anxious as I am to hear back from the agent considering my proposal, I have to remember it has only been about six weeks since I mailed it. For most agents, that's a short period of time to consider a project. I checked the web site of this particular agent, and there is no mention of response...
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Covering my second murder trial within a year -- Garrett Freeman in Wharton, Rebecca Shropshire in Cuero -- only reminds me and reinforces the memory of how devastating such an act is.
Not only on the victim and his family and friends, but the family and friends of the person who committed the...
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I still haven't heard from the literary agent who received my book proposal by snail mail. In this case, I'm thinking no news is good news.
Still plugging away on the remaining chapters and researching more potential agents.
Keep writing!
www.SonnyLong.com
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One important lesson I have learned over the years trying to sell manuscripts is that I had to develop a thick skin and learn to accept constructive criticism and rejection.
The agents who look over proposals are professionals and must feel strongly about a story before taking it on -- and...
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It had been awhile since I had reviewed all the goings on in the Butts triple homicide case I am writing about. As I continue to prepare the manuscript, I am reminded of all the heartaches, headaches and nonsense involving that case that went on for years.
I have two proposals out and anxiously...
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As I continue to work on the story of the Butts triple homicides in East Texas, I completed the chapter on the probable cause hearing for the suspect, Kevin Hailey.
The challenge is to get the pertinent information out without it reading like the transcript word for word. Since I was present in...
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I got one proposal with two sample chapters sent via e-mail to an interested agent this weekend. I hope I'll have something positive to report soon. If not, I'll move on and continue to pitch the project.
Wish me luck.
Keep writing!
www.SonnyLong.com
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I groused a few weeks back about not being able to retrieve some files from an old computer because it has neither Internet software on it nor a USB port. Yes, I could take it to a "shop" and pay to have it done, but I am cheap!
Anyway, I've been forced to re-type manuscript pages...
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I know better than to get too up or too down when hearing from agents. I've had nibbles before that turned into nothing.
But, I've completed the proposal for my true crime book, complete with two sample chapters and will be sending them on their way to two agents who have expressed an...
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I have learned a lot in preparing the proposal for my true crime book. I never was really a big reader of true crime, although I had read some like Joseph Wambaugh and an Ann Rule or two.
By the way, Ann Rule rules true crime. She's had 28 books published and another one coming out in November....
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A few weeks back I detailed what a non-fiction profile should include. The last few days I've actually had to write one as two agents have requested more information on my book.
It's a chore!
Not only do you have to do some research (sales of similar books, marketing and promotion...
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I spent most of Saturday sending out electronic queries to potential agents. I probably send about a dozen. Of course there are agencies I have researched, know are reputable and know they handle the kind of book I am writing.
What a great surprise when I opened my e-mail Sunday morning and...
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The murder case I am writing about will definitely not be tried in the county where it occurred, Cass. No alternate site has been announced, but by the time the court date rolls around in February, a new location for the trial will have been determined.
I have also learned that the defense made...
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Tom Petty was right.
It's only been about 10 days since I sent out my last electronic query to an agent who indicates she takes two to three weeks to respond, but I'm getting antsy. I should know better by now.
Am compiling a list of several more agents to send queries to, and this time I'll...
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