by Tracy | Oct 7, 2019 | For Writers & Illustrators
I was reading requesteds at the Panera, and I started to think about how different it is to read for enjoyment versus to read with a critical eye towards representation. I can read a book for fun in about three hours, but I’m not reading it with my agent hat on – I’m...
by Tracy | Mar 13, 2018 | For Writers & Illustrators
Jennifer asks: “Will any agents in the industry look at a picture book that is already illustrated? I have collaborated with a fantastic illustrator and we’ve self published 3 books in a series of several more, I haven’t had the money to put forth a...
by Tracy | Feb 7, 2018 | For Writers & Illustrators
A great query doesn’t mean anything if it’s being sent to the wrong agents or through the wrong channels. Always, always, always look at updated submission guidelines before you query. If you find submission guidelines on a blog post, check the agency’s website before...
by Tracy | Oct 31, 2016 | For Writers & Illustrators
A few weeks ago, I received a reader question asking about my wish list at BookEnds. Christine asked: I have a story that I believe, according to your interests on the article, you would be interested in, especially if you like [underdogs, strong female characters...
by Tracy | Dec 1, 2015 | For Writers & Illustrators
Dan asks: I’m writing a novel that would be described, I guess, as epistolary; in that possibly a third to a half of the book uses letters, diary entries and even several short-short stories written by the central character. Question I have is how to format...
