I just stumbled upon a news article written long ago titled, "Literary agent's top 10 ways not to blow a sale", which I found still relevant to anyone who desires to have their manuscript published. The one I found hilarious and mildly surprising was that agents sometimes receive nude photos sent by writers. Anything from full body shots to "artistic" photographs.
If writers are depending on their physical appearance to make their big break into the publishing industry, I'd love to see the quality of their work. I really would. Being a literary agent must be a fascinating job, just to be able to see the range in story ideas or varied use of language in submissions. When I hear of the tricks and gimmicks people try to use to get their writing noticed, it's kind of sad how they're pandering to the lowest common denominator. I think agents just want to see a well written story sent in a polished manner with nothing extraneous included. Many underestimate the power of simplicity.
Tip of the day: Follow literary agents and industry professionals on twitter. They give some interesting insights into their daily lives and interests.
If writers are depending on their physical appearance to make their big break into the publishing industry, I'd love to see the quality of their work. I really would. Being a literary agent must be a fascinating job, just to be able to see the range in story ideas or varied use of language in submissions. When I hear of the tricks and gimmicks people try to use to get their writing noticed, it's kind of sad how they're pandering to the lowest common denominator. I think agents just want to see a well written story sent in a polished manner with nothing extraneous included. Many underestimate the power of simplicity.
Tip of the day: Follow literary agents and industry professionals on twitter. They give some interesting insights into their daily lives and interests.
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