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This issue features advice on selling poetry in the U.S. (by
David Breeden) and and how to find a legitimate agent (J.A.
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CONTENTS THIS ISSUE:
From The Editor's Desk
Fresh Ink and Market Information
Ask The Poet
How To Find A Legitimate Agent
Writers' Classifieds
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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK:
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The next issue of Inklings will be sent out on Friday, August 7th
(two days later than normal). I'll be California for a week for
the SCBWI conference in L.A. and I'd like to give myself an extra
day or two in case the issue needs last-minute updates. If you're
going to be attending the conference, PLEASE do introduce
yourself...I would love to be able to meet some of you in person.
The SCBWI annual conference is Aug.1-4, and you can find out more
info at http://www.scbwi.org/natlconf.htm.
Congratulations to Suzy King of Australia, whose name was
randomly drawn to win a copy of WRITING FOR DOLLARS.
FRESH INK
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BOOK PRIZE GIVEAWAY: TAX TIPS FOR WRITERS
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TAX TIPS FOR WRITERS is by Elizabeth Klungness (Tower
Enterprises, 1998, 4th edition). Klungness, who has been an IRS
agent and had her own accounting practice, encourages writers to
claim the expenses they incur, and explains how to do it.
One name will be randomly drawn to win this book. To enter, send
email giveaway@inkspot.com with your name and email address with
"tax tips" in the subject header. By entering, you agree to let
Inkspot and Inklings publish your name and email address if you
win. Deadline: July 31st. More info about the contest and book
(including ordering info) at:
http://www.inkspot.com/admin/giveaway.html
If you wish to contact Inkspot to volunteer a writing-related
giveaway book or product, please send email to editor@inkspot.com
with "book for giveaway" in the subject header.
Writer's Digest website
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Launches July 27th.
http://www.writersdigest.com/
http://www.writersdigest.com/index8.htm
Writers' exchange
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Part of the Mining Company.
http://writerexchange.miningco.com/
From Fade In Through Fade Out
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Online book on screenwriting and the business. Includes
film-related essays, reviews, related links.
http://members.aol.com/anniraff/
Zuzu's Literary Resource
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Ezine, networking, a ton o' writing-related links.
http://www.zuzu.com/
Dave Wilton's Etymology Page
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Word origins. Fascinating reading.
http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/dwilton/etyma1.htm
Teenwriters.com
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Newsletter, chat room, forum where young writers can post
their work, tips.
http://www.teenwriters.com/
Writer's market newsletter
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Free monthly newsletter for writers. Subscribe via URL below.
http://mav.net/guidelines/subscribe.html
Wired Style: Principles of English Usage in the Digital Age
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Interesting reading even if you don't plan on buying the book.
http://www.hotwired.com/hardwired/wiredstyle/
Exercises for technical writers
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Interactive writing exercises to help engineers, scientists, and
technical writers with grammar, punctuation, usage, and style.
http://darkstar.engr.wisc.edu/alley/exercises/
National Book Foundation
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Promotes the National Book Awards as well as NBF's literary and
community outreach programs, writers-in-residence program, etc.
http://www.bookwire.com/nbf/
Professional Screenwriter's Links
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Categorized links.
http://members.aol.com/linkwrite/profwrt.html
Technical writing
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Column archives by tech writing professional Janice King.
http://www.writespark.com/articles.htm
Screenwriting contests and deadlines
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Free newsletter, contest news, deadline reminders.
http://www.moviebytes.com/
Joanne Reid's Page For Writers
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Lots of great resource links and market info here.
http://come.to/writing
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LINK, THE COLLEGE MAGAZINE
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Link Magazine. 110 Greene St., #407, NY, NY 10012. Editor: Jeff
Howe. (212) 966-1100 extension 19. Quarterly. "Source for college
news, perspectives and insights unavailable from any other
publication." Print publication is complemented by the Web site,
The Digital Campus. 25% freelance written. PAY: Within 30 days of
publication. Magazine stories: .50-.75/wd. Web: $100 for weekly
features stories of 500+ wds. RIGHTS PURCHASED: FNASR and
conjunctive online rights. SAMPLE COPY: $2 plus a #10 SASE with
four first-class stamps. NEEDS: CAMPUS CURRENT -- our place for
news. Breaking stories, not round-ups. 400-600wds. CAMPUS CULTURE
-- one p. features on college happenings. (e.g. "a guide to
abused chemicals on campus, a review new albums from dead
rocker's, a guide to investing in mutual funds, the pain of
watching and performing stand-up in college.") 700-800 wds.
SPORTS -- college sports. Issues, not straight sports stories.
800-1,000 wds. COVER ARTICLES -- thorough, universal and
extremely well researched. (e.g. "a thorough appraisal of the
state of affirmative action, compelling college tales from ten
super stars including Hillary Clinton and author Rick Moody and
the suspenseful stories of first year stress.") 2,500 to 3,000
wds. DIGITAL CAMPUS -- quality writing with a witty edge, but
the subject matter can be broader. Length isn't as much an issue.
QUERIES: Outline your proposal. Include phone number and address.
Pre-written articles can be submitted on-spec. E-mail queries
preferred: editor@linkmag.com. RT: Queries: 4 wks. On spec: 6
wks. Prior to submitting ideas feel free to call Jeff Howe to ask
about our possible interest in your proposal. TIP: "In addition
to placing all the stories from the magazine online, we've also
introduced a weekly feature article and expanded our forums along
with many other services and features. Think of the Web site as a
student's resource and community center, while the magazine
remains a source for college news, perspectives and insights
unavailable from any other publication.... whenever pitching us a
story, think of two stories at once: A longer think piece for the
magazine and an accompanying short service piece for the Web
site." (ST)
URL: http://www.linkmag.com/
WG: http://www.linkmag.com/Link/write_4_link.html
E-mail: editor@linkmag.com
BIBLIO
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Biblio. 845 Willamette St., Eugene, OR 97401 FAX: 541-302-9872
e-mail: csell@asterpub.com. No phone calls, please. Editor:
Colleen Sell. A monthly consumer magazine devoted to the study,
preservation, and celebration of books and other archives of
civilization, i.e. manuscripts, ephemera, E-books, and future
forms of written expression. CIRC: ~35K. 8.5x11". 80pp. AUDIENCE:
Book lovers, collectors, and treasure seekers. LOOKING FOR:
Biblio authors are either professional writers able to do
extensive research or subject matter experts (scholars,
librarians, dealers, collectors) able to write for a popular
audience. Needs feature articles of 2,000 to 3,000 wds: Profiles
of Book People (authors, bibliophiles, illustrators, publishers,
binders, etc.); Great Libraries and Bookstores; Best Books of All
Time, Living With Books, and more. See guidelines for details.
RIGHTS PURCHASED: First international serial publication rights,
simultaneous electronic (website), and anthology rights. PAYS: On
publication. $300-$600. For pay scales for various Departments,
see guidelines. RT: 60d. E-mail submissions are OK, but the
writer must query first in writing (either by fax, post, or
email); no phone calls, please. SAMPLE: Local bookstores, such as
Barnes & Noble or Borders, or by sending a 9x11" SASE with
sufficient postage ($2.65?$3.00) to the editor. TIPS: Biblio
articles must follow consumer magazine article form and function,
style and structure; no academic, trade, or news writing.
Articles must provide substantial information within the body of
a well-told story that is built on a clear and strong premise
and articles should contain pertinent quotes, anecdotes,
excerpts, examples, and substantiating facts. Interested
contributors are encouraged to study recent issues of Biblio,
because the content and focus have changed considerably (away
from collecting) and continue to evolve. For writing style, study
Biblio and such stellar magazines as Smithsonian, Civilization,
Atlantic Monthly, and Vanity Fair. (ST)
URL: http://www.bibliomag.com
GL: http://www.bibliomag.com/contact_wrguide.html and by e-mail
E-mail: csell@asterpub.com
ALTAIR: MAGAZINE OF SPECULATIVE SF&F;
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Altair, POB 475, Blackwood, SA Australia 5051. Ph: +61 8 8278
8995, Fax: +61 8 8278 5585. Editors: Mr. Robert N. Stephenson
(Senior Ed/Copy ed and layouts), Mr. Jason Bleckly (Editor/Story)
Mr. Andrew Collings (Editor/Story/tech) Mr. Jim Deed
(Editor/Reader's View). 148-152 pp perfect bound book in magazine
layout. Circulation: 3000, Established: 1997, first printed Feb
1998. Purchases 31-40 freelance articles per year. Description of
publication: International publication of SF and fantasy writing
designed to remove the barriers that divide writers up into
country blocks. Seek exciting fiction that still retains the
wonder of the genre's. No porn/sex/excessive violence/horror.
PAYMENT: 3c/wd, max $250. RIGHTS PURCHASED: First English world
rights. "All copyrights return to author one month after
printing." Encourages new/unpublished writers. Editorial lead
time: 2 months minimum. SAMPLE COPY: Send payment to Altair
magazines address. US$10.00 will cover magazine and international
postage (postage cost is $5). Guidelines for SASE. RT: 4-6 wks.
No email submissions. Send complete mss. FICTION: 2000-10,000
wds. "We only accept one long story per issue. Best ranges are
2k-3.5k and 4.5k-6k." POETRY: 12 lines ("Longer poems acceptable
if poem is more than just genre overtones."). Contributors get a
copy of the publication. LOOKING FOR: "Science Fiction of all
types, hard is good but rare. Fantasy in all forms but less of
the sword sorcery type that suffers too many cliches." (Confirmed
July 21)
URL: http://www.angelfire.com/al/altairsfnf/
GL: http://www.ozemail.com.au/~robsteph/guide.htm
Email: altair@senet.com.au (no email submissions)
DRAMATICS MAGAZINE
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The Education Theatre Assn., 3368 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH
45225-2392. Editor: Don Corathers. Published 9 times/yr.
Circ.35K. "Dramatics is an education theatre magazine published
since 1929 by the International Thespian Society, a non-profit
honorary organization dedicated to the advancement of secondary
school theatre." 80% of its readers are high school students, 10%
are high school theatre teachers. Primary editorial objectives of
the magazine: "to provide serious, committed young theatre
students and their teachers with the skills and knowledge they
need to make better theatre; to be a resource that will help high
school juniors and seniors make an informed decision about
whether to pursue a career in theatre; and to prepare high school
students to be knowledgeable, appreciative audience members for
the rest of their lives." ARTICLES: Buy 4-8 articles/issue.
Articles are accepted on any of the performing arts, including
film and dance. Short news items, book reviews, and humor pieces
(if they're funny) are also accepted. "The test we apply, in
deciding whether or not to accept an article, is whether it would
engage an above-average high school theatre student and deepen
his/her understanding and appreciation of the performing arts. We
also look for pieces a theatre teacher might use in the
classroom, studio, or rehearsal hall, although articles of this
kind are more likely to be published in our quarterly journal
_Teaching Theatre_. 800-4000 wds. PLAYS: "We print at least five
1-act and full-length plays a year." No reprints. Should be
performable in high schools. "However, we tend not to publish
children's theatre pieces, teen angst dramas, and overtly
didactic message plays." Buys one-time, non-exclusive publication
rights. PAYMENT: $25-400 on acceptance for first publication
rights. "We prefer to see finished mss but will respond to query
letters. Phone and e-mail queries are discouraged." RT: 6 wks.
LOOKING FOR: writers who submit written queries or completed
articles rather than interrupting our work to make a sales pitch
by phone, writers who understand the need for editorial input and
can make and/or accept necessary changes gracefully, writers who
can provide publishable photography to go along with their
pieces. NOT LOOKING FOR: writers who misrepresent themselves as
experts or are not upfront about if and where a piece has been
previously published, submissions that ignore or misunderstand
our audience, contributors who create an impression of conflict
of interest by writing about an organization in which they
themselves are involved, would-be playwrights who do not
understand the basic conventions of playscript format, writers
who are too lazy or careless to do basic reporting and research
(very few articles are completed with only one quoted source).
(from Gila Queen's Guide To Markets #95)
URL: http://www.etassoc.org/dramcov.htm
AMC OUTDOORS
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Appalachian Mountain Club, 5 Joy St., Boston, MA USA 02108. Voice
(617) 523-0655, fax (617) 523-0722. Managing Editor: Madeleine
Eno. Monthly membership magazine of the Appalachian Mountain
Club. Outdoor recreation and conservation in the Northeast U.S.
Abbreviated version of the publication online. Est. circ. 78K.
Est. 1920. 70 freelance articles published/yr. PAYMENT: "We
generally pay $200 - $400 for news and short feature sidebars;
$500 - $800 for features. Contributors are reimbursed for some
expenses and receive complimentary copies of the issue. Often we
offer a visit to our mountain hut system or an AMC outdoor skills
workshop as a partial form of payment." RIGHTS: FNASR. Simsubs
and reprints ok. Encourages new/unpublished writers. Editorial
lead time: 3 months. Seasonal lead time: 7 months. RT: 6 wks.
Query with published clips or send complete mss. No email
submissions; query by surface mail only. Columns open to
freelancers: features, news, outlook, tools. NON-FICTION:
600-3000 wds. "When submitting ideas, it's important to keep in
mind that AMC Outdoors is a membership magazine; proposed topics
should be of interest to the AMC members. We recommend that
authors look over several issues with an eye for subject matter
and tone before writing. Any other knowledge of the AMC's
programs, facilities and history also will help the writer
identify what we're looking for in a manuscript." NOT LOOKING
FOR: outside of region, macho sports, heavy nature, science
piece. OTHER TIPS: "While we do accept unsolicited manuscripts,
it's best to send a query letter that sets the tone of the piece
and explains what will be covered in the story. If you're
interested in assignments, please send us a cover letter and
clips." (Info rec'd Jul.21/98)
Email: amcoutdoors@amcinfo.org
URL: http://www.outdoors.org/
GL: http://www.outdoors.org/Publications/Magazine/contribute.html
MARKET UPDATES:
The American Cottage Gardener Magazine is suspending publication
following its Fall 1998 Issue.
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Ask The Experts
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*** Please put "inklings question" in the subject header. ***
Judith Bowen (ROMANCE WRITER) jbowen@max-net.com
David Breeden (POET) drpoetry@ktc.com
Charles Deemer (SCREENWRITER) cdeemer@teleport.com
Mark Fowler (LAWYER) askthelawyer@inkspot.com
Susan Graham (AGENT) slgraham@mindspring.com
Carol Henson (BOOK DOCTOR) bookdoc@Prodigy.net
Ken Jenks (ELECTRONIC PUBLISHER) MindsEye@tale.com
Bob Sablatura (JOURNALIST) bob.sablatura@reporters.net
Michelle Sagara (SF/FANTASY WRITER) Michelle.Sagara@sff.net
Lee Wardlaw (CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITER) lwardlaw@gte.net
Marcia Yudkin (FREELANCE WRITER) send to yudkin@inkspot.com
Columnists may be unable to reply privately to every message,
but will answer selected questions in future issues of Inklings.
Please keep your question BRIEF and send it to *one* columnist.
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ASK THE POET
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by David Breeden <drpoetry@ktc.com>
The US Poetry Market
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Q: Do you have any advice on how to sell poetry in the U.S.?
A: Since the Internet is a cross-cultural, international
phenomenon, I get inquiries from all over the world about how to
sell poetry in the US market. Good question!
The US is a huge market but also diffuse. The US has no London,
Paris, or Moscow. No cultural center where a writer can go to
find literary stardom. Or even a good pay check.
What about New York? It comes closest. Certainly in sheer
volume, New York publishes most of the books in the US. Yet most
of the books and magazines published there are popular,
mass-market productions. And serious literature is not popular in
the US.
The bulk of serious literary publication occurs in university
presses, literary journals funded by universities, and a few
independent publishers with the means to do quality productions.
Let's look at the latter first.
Most foreigners are amazed that the US has virtually no national
or state funding for literary activity. The reasons are
complicated and political. Suffice it to say funding is almost
non-existent. A few independent publishers of literature do
exist, however, most notably Copper Canyon Press and Coffee House
Press (neither in New York). Independent magazines include Poetry
and American Poetry Review. Almost none of these independent
presses pay the writer more than a pittance, by the way.
University presses, and magazines funded by universities, produce
the bulk of serious literature in the US. Again, the word is
diffuse: each of the fifty states has at least one major
university with sufficient funding to produce books and magazines
and pay something, again a pittance, for a good piece of writing.
But beware: universities are inundated with manuscripts, and
many limit the number by sponsoring contests. Research the
market.
The US market is not a wonderland for writers. Diffuse,
overloaded, and underfunded, it can waste a lot of time and
postage. Still, the sheer number and variety of presses and
publications offers opportunities for the persistent. Watching
magazines such as Inklings, going to Internet sites such as
Zuzu's Petals, and reading books such as Poets Market is the best
bet.
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David Breeden's poetry and essays have appeared in numerous
magazines, including Mississippi Review, North Atlantic Review,
Paragraph, Pikestaff Forum, Turnstile, The Quarterly and four
books. In addition to editing the literary magazine Context South
and the Press of the Guadalupe, he is working on a novel and
screenplay. His URL is: http://www.davidbreeden.com (includes a
link to his other poetry column, Dr. Poetry).
Copyright (c) 1998 David Breeden.
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HOW TO FIND A LEGITIMATE LITERARY AGENT
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by J.A. Hitchcock <anotherwriter@hotmail.com>
First things first
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Agents generally like to work with established authors, whether
you've published articles, short stories, self-published, or
direct with a publisher. If you don't have "clips" (copies of
published works), consider getting an article or short story
published before approaching an agent. Agents also prefer working
with authors who have more than one book in them. Just look at
authors like Stephen King, Dean Koontz and John Grisham. So, if
you have an outline for a series of books or several different
book ideas, an agent is more likely to consider you.
On the other hand
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Jack Mingo, author of books including the _Wannabe Guide To
Wine_, feels an agent isn't necessary until after a book is sold
to a publisher by the author. He says, "People ask, 'But if I've
sold the book, why would I need an agent?' Three things: To
negotiate the money and terms on the book deal; to make sure the
contract doesn't contain any sucker's clauses; and to sell your
next books while you're working on this one."
If you're ready to find an agent
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Your first stop is the library's Reference Section for books
such as The Literary Marketplace, Writer's Digest Guide To
Literary Agents and The Insider's Guide to Book Editors,
Publishers, and Literary Agents.
Focus on agents dealing with manuscripts similar to yours. If
you write romance, look for agents who handle romance novels. If
you write fantasy, look for agents who handle fantasy, and so on.
Many agents deal with more than one genre, but try to find ones
with as few genres as possible; you'll have better luck getting
your manuscript read. . .and published.
Where do you live?
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Some authors feel agents located in bigger cities like New York,
Chicago and Los Angeles are closer to the "buzz" of the
publishing world But if you find an agent you're comfortable
with somewhere else who makes frequent trips or has connections
in the larger cities, go for it!
Now you have a list of agents
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Many ask for a query letter and/or book outline before sending
the manuscript. If an agent has an email address, don't be
afraid to send a short message asking if they accept queries via
email. If an agent prefers snail mail (the postal route),
remember to enclose a SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope) or
sufficient postage if you want anything returned. Most also list
how long they take to respond, usually in six weeks or less.
Here's the toughest part - submit to one agent at a time. It's
an unwritten "rule" and many do not accept simultaneous
submissions.
If you don't hear from an agent within the time specified, send a
"friendly reminder" postcard or letter.
Manuscript preparation
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Fiction manuscripts must be completed before an agent will look
at them. Don't query an agent if your novel is partially finished
or you have an "idea." However, a non-fiction book doesn't
necessarily need to be complete. You usually send a book
outline, proposal and/or some sample chapters. Remember to only
submit what the agent asks for; no more, no less.
Manuscripts on a website
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Should you invite agents to look at your manuscript on a web
site? I asked several agents (including mine) and they claim, "If
it's on the web, it's considered published and worthless." But
not all agents feel this way. If you really think this will help
sell your writing, put up a sample chapter and/or an outline.
Agents on the net
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Whether you find agent web sites or a post on a mailing list or
newsgroup (Usenet) from an agent looking for clients, a good rule
of thumb is: If they charge fees, don't bother. Don't be tempted
to send money, even if it's "just" $10, $50 or $150. An agent
shouldn't charge reading, editing or other up front fees; they
are paid when they sell your manuscript, usually a 10-15%
commission. That's why an agent is so particular about who they
accept as a client; they look for sellable manuscripts.
Agents who do charge
--------------------
Some agents do charge for miscellaneous expenses such as postage,
phone calls, photocopies, etc. If you're comfortable about this
agent, make sure you're provided with a detailed list of expenses
before paying anything.
There are many legitimate agents on the net, even if they aren't
listed in one of the books previously mentioned. But no matter
what, always ask a lot of questions, such as: How long have you
been in business? Do you charge fees? Who are some of your
clients or what titles have you published? How many clients do
you have?
*You* need to comfortable with the person who will become your
agent.
And remember that old adage: If it sounds too good to be true, it
is.
SOME USEFUL ONLINE RESOURCES:
Inkspot's Literary Agent Information
http://www.inkspot.com/market/agents.html
Association of Authors' Representatives, Inc.
(non-fee agent listings)
http://www.bookwire.com/AAR/
Authorlink Literary Agent Directory
http://www.authorlink.com/agents.html
SFWA: Warnings and Cautions for Writers -- Literary Agents
http://www.sfwa.org/Beware/agents.html
==------------------------------------------------==
J.A. Hitchcock is the author of six books and freelances for
several online and print publications including Computer Gaming
World, Computer News and Link-UP. Hitchcock is currently writing
a book titled Stalked on the Internet: One Woman's Nightmare and
can be reached at anotherwriter@hotmail.com or visit
http://www.geocities.com/~hitchcockc/jayne.html
Copyright (c) 1998 J.A. Hitchcock.
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