Lesson Number 1: Check that the agency accepts the type of work I produce. One politely informed me that they do not deal with fantasy fiction.
Lesson Number 2: Check the dates on letters! I sent a batch of letters to several agents after realising the letters were incorrectly dated. This is probably not a big deal, but, it is something I shall learn from.
However, I did receive a letter requesting further information. In all honesty it was a generic letter sent to all authors outlining what work it accepted. Still, it was a thrill to find one of my SAE's on the mantle piece when I arrived home.
Today a stack of business cards arrived in the post. Below is a sample of the super glossy piece of card I am now throwing about indiscriminately.
Finally, I received my copy of 2009 Writers' and Artists' Yearbook today. I am now ploughing through the articles and picking up some good pointers (including how to use a blog!). It also includes details of all UK literary agents, therefore preventing the error of lesson number 1.
Therefore, Lesson Number 3: Grab hold of a copy of the above book! It seems to have worked for many others in the past.
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ReplyDeleteWhilst I have only had the opportunity to read a sample of your work my husband has been fortunate enough to read a complete book. He feels it is exceptionally well written and has a unique style.