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Okay ... I acknowledge that this thread had "Agents" in its title, but our work has to be about submissions of every sort. Our biggest task is reminding ourselves that we are far more than just a book. We have to get our stuff out there.

Submitting: perseverance in the long-term is key, as well as accepting when it's time to move on to a new project, and having an awareness of the current market (and really tailor a section of your query letter to demonstrate how your novel fits...

I've learnt so much in the 7 years I've been on Litopia. I flew in the dark the 20 years before that, arrogant enough that I could do it all on my own. I've learned that's impossible. I've read it takes 6 to 10 years to find your voice and...

I've learnt so much in the 7 years I've been on Litopia. I flew in the dark the 20 years before that, arrogant enough that I could do it all on my own. I've learned that's impossible. I've read it takes 6 to 10 years to find your voice and...

Submitting: perseverance in the long-term is key, as well as accepting when it's time to move on to a new project, and having an awareness of the current market (and really tailor a section of your query letter to demonstrate how your novel fits...

Okay ... I acknowledge that this thread had "Agents" in its title, but our work has to be about submissions of every sort. Our biggest task is reminding ourselves that we are far more than just a book. We have to get our stuff out there.

There are obviously people still getting picked up by agents and sold to publishers so it's possible, but think like an agent. Do you actually have something you can stand on a street corner and flog? In a way the trad market is doing you a...

Okay ... I acknowledge that this thread had "Agents" in its title, but our work has to be about submissions of every sort. Our biggest task is reminding ourselves that we are far more than just a book. We have to get our stuff out there.

There are obviously people still getting picked up by agents and sold to publishers so it's possible, but think like an agent. Do you actually have something you can stand on a street corner and flog? In a way the trad market is doing you a...

I've learnt so much in the 7 years I've been on Litopia. I flew in the dark the 20 years before that, arrogant enough that I could do it all on my own. I've learned that's impossible. I've read it takes 6 to 10 years to find your voice and...

A good topic to discuss. I think a lot of us are or have been going through it. And there's a lot of conflicting advice out there. Personally, I'm rather submission shy. Although my novel had been thoroughly edited and beta-read, reduced word...

Daily Book News Tuesday, 13th January 2026 Publishing Industry News Folio Literary Management acquires Greenhouse Literary Agency Folio Literary Management bought transatlantic children’s agency Greenhouse from Coolabi Group. The deal...

You would go mad if you began to speculate about the impact your novel might have while you were still writing it. Jonathan Coe

Submitting: perseverance in the long-term is key, as well as accepting when it's time to move on to a new project, and having an awareness of the current market (and really tailor a section of your query letter to demonstrate how your novel fits...

Some excellent points, well made