Best Links for Writers and Publishers (September, 9) « 40kBooks.
I came across this wonderful site that has loads of information for authors. Especially those who are wanting to self publish. Check it out.
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Do we as writers, especially new writers, really need an agent right away?
I want an agent when I really have something to present that’s polished and well written. I feel that I would be spinning my wheels trying to get an agents attention if my project isn’t worthy. Not only that, I would have to share any profits. Is that me being cheap? Not sure about it, I haven’t had that experience yet.
According to an article from The Writer, Stephen King had this to say about agents in 1986:
An agent? Forget it. For now
Agents get 10% of monies earned by their clients. 10% of nothing is nothing. Agents also have to pay the rent. Beginning writers do not contribute to that or any other necessity of life. Flog your stories around yourself. If you’ve done a novel, send around query letters to publishers, one by one, and follow up with sample chapters and/or the manuscript complete. And remember Stephen King’s First Rule of Writers and Agents, learned by bitter personal experience: You don’t need one until you’re making enough for someone to steal … and if you’re making that much, you’ll be able to take your pick of good agents.
That was quite a while ago and so much has changed since then. I feel he has a valid point, new writers should wait and shop around with publishers first. None of us would be any worse for the ware.
Will you be shopping for an Agent first?
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I loved participating in the WordCount Blogathon 2011! I am so glad that I was able to post everyday and it didn’t kill me. I met some new friends and acquired lots of great information. As writers we want to be able to share our experiences. Getting online and networking with others is a great and much needed experience. I look forward to doing this again. Thanks Michelle!
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This month a lot of us have been participating in the WordCount Blogathon 2011. I have had a blast and this has really forced me to post every day and it’s been a great experience. Blogathons are a great way to build ready traffic.
I recently came across Novel Publishing Group. It’s a great site and resource for writers. There you will find a list of ways to bring more visitors and followers to your blog or website. You can also find some very interesting writers resources and links. Check it out!
11 Ways To Maximize Your Blog Traffic In 2011.
I came across a post over at The Bookshelf Muse featuring author Janet Gurtler on voice and giveaway. This was an interesting read in that, we as writers need to be sure that our characters are getting how they are feeling across to the reader. We want the reader to truly feel what the characters are experiencing. By doing this, our readers become more involved with the story and are easily able to pick their favorite character and follow them throughout the story.
To read more about this interview and her novel “I’m Not Her” go here.
