What NOT to say to a Lit. Agent...

[Richard Sutton]

For those of us who are searching for representation, I fell across a little article that seems to cover all of the bases nicely. Some we've all noted and spoken of before, and others are new. Here's the link: http://ryanlanz.com/2015/06/10/what-not-to-say-to-a-literary-agent/

 

[Alistair Roberts]

At least I haven't made those mistakes

 

[Jimithyh]

Ah there is my problem. I've been trying to tell potential agents about my cheesecake-flavoured romantic DIY manual crossed with a mystery tomato soap opera.

 

[Nicole Wilson]

Ah there is my problem. I've been trying to tell potential agents about my cheesecake-flavoured romantic DIY manual crossed with a mystery tomato soap opera.

How that is not a best-seller, I will never know...

 

[Alistair Roberts]

Ah there is my problem. I've been trying to tell potential agents about my cheesecake-flavoured romantic DIY manual crossed with a mystery tomato soap opera.

Yes, but does it come in chocolate?

 

[Emurelda]

Great common sense approach. Although I will use the celebrity endorsement now.

 

[Jimithyh]

Yes, but does it come in chocolate?

Dark chocolate. Everything has to be dark these days, it seems.

 

[Jason Byrne]

Ah there is my problem. I've been trying to tell potential agents about my cheesecake-flavoured romantic DIY manual crossed with a mystery tomato soap opera.

Mmmmm... tomato cheesecake... aaarggghhhlll...