by Tracy | Aug 19, 2019 | For Writers & Illustrators
Today we have a reader question about hiring a professional editor before you submit to agents or editors. Eboni asks: Hi, I was wondering do you have a manuscript professional edited before you shop it or will beta reading be sufficed? I am asking because I...
by Tracy | Jul 15, 2019 | For Writers & Illustrators
Today’s reader question is about author-illustrators, and I’m also including some links to previous posts for both picture book writers and illustrators! Ethan says: Hello, I am a writer, and an oil painter. I’m in the process of writing, and...
by Tracy | Jul 8, 2019 | For Writers & Illustrators
I was asked this question by a fellow writer recently, and honestly, as an agent I feel like this is always an awkward thing to respond to in person. If I’m told that I previously rejected another project by the person sitting across from me, it doesn’t...
by Tracy | Jun 24, 2019 | For Writers & Illustrators
Today’s reader question is from Paul, who says:I would like an agent’s perspective. My novel has 23 chapters. I have managed to get 10 of the chapters published in various literary magazines as stand-alone stories. Does this help or hurt my chances of...
by Tracy | May 29, 2019 | For Writers & Illustrators
Today we have a reader question about what to do if your book has been previously or partially published for a fundraiser. Annie says:Hi Tracy! I have a question about your query guidelines because I did not see this explicitly addressed. I have a book that might fit...