Plus, learn what it takes to walk the writing talk.

9 Quotes on Diverse Books & Representation in Writing

Literary agent Ammi-Joan Paquette provides a collection of quotes on diverse books and representation from authors and industry pros, plus a list of additional web resources for those who want to learn more. Read more.

New Literary Agent Alert: Kieryn Ziegler of Dystel, Goderich and Bourret

Literary agent Kieryn Ziegler is open to queries! She is primarily interested in books about exciting new worlds, found families, fantastic female characters, and stories with diverse POVs, and would love to see more LGBTQ+ characters in sci-fi and fantasy. Learn more and discover how to submit here.

Guide to Literary Agents 2018

The 2018 edition is now available, with listing information for more than 1,000 agents who represent writers!

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Personal Essays

Featuring advice and examples from editors and published authors, this is a must-have for your bookshelf.

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How to Write a Book Proposal 5th Edition

Inside this updated edition of the 100,000-copy bestseller, you'll find scores of successful proposals, guidance from agents, strategies, and more.

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Walking the Writing Talk: 4 Tips for Staying Motivated and Finishing Your Writing Projects

"I have started and set down manuscripts for half a dozen books, all of them good conceptually. But when it comes down to brass tacks I have a hard time getting the work of writing done. ... The funny thing about my writing is that Im a publishing professional. Ive worked in the literary world for a decade and I know how hard it is to get pen to paper. So here are a few tips for staying on track and seeing your writing projects through to the end." Read More...

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