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So you've finished the book. And you've finished the editing. And you've finished editing the editing. Honestly, there's nothing more you can do with the book without going nuts. The characters you originally loved are now unwelcome guests in your mind. You need to find an agent, already.
Fortunately, the Internet has a plethora of tools to help you in that regard.
Today, we'll look at Agent Query, a searchable online database that allows you to look for agents that work in your genre, both fiction and non-fiction.
It includes an online community that allows you to communicate with other authors with similar profiles. Agents and editors can subscribe to individual authors via RSS feeds, to follow anyone who captures their interest.
Finally, it contains a robust blog roll (a list of blogs) that includes 36 agents, 12 publishers, 9 authors, and 35 other links. Some of the people listed include Lori Perkins (Ravenous Romance), Colleen Lindsay (The Swivet, and the originator of #queryday), former Florida Writers Conference keynote speaker C. Hope Clark (Funds for Writers), and the intriguingly named Smart Bitches, Trashy Books (a romance blog).
Even if you aren't looking for an agent, this site is a great place to keep up with the industry.
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1 comment:
Yes, this is a great site. I also suggest QueryTracker.net. The basic service is free, and I've found it extremely helpful in locating agents who represent my genre and tracking submissions.
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