There are hundreds of individual interactions authors and their manuscripts have to make as they climb the ladders of the literary world. Each time you send an email, respond to an edit, create a post, or meet an agent you’re leaving an impression. Find out how you can make it a good one.
We’ll cover dos and don’ts in the areas of
• Schmoozing vs stalking: how to approach your literary heroes.
• Queries, manuscripts, cover letters, synopses: when, why, and how?
• Submissions: how to avoid angering editors.
• Rights: when can you use that story again?
• Grace under pressure: dealing with rejection, bad reviews, or edits you don’t like.
• Shaking the hand that feeds you: ways you can thank the people that put you where you are now.
Bring your etiquette questions and polish your publishing manners to become the writer everyone wants to work with.
