A Bunch of Advice from Editors and Agents
Agent Michael Stearns on Publishing Relationships
Scholastic editor Nick Eliopulos on Young Adult Novels
Dial Books editor Alisha Niehaus on Middle Grade Novels
Charlesbridge editor Yolanda LeRoy on Picture Books
Arthur Levine Books editor Cheryl Klien on Plot
Greenwillow editor Martha Mihalick on Character
Wendy Lamb Books editor Caroline Meckler on Voice
Agent Jennifer Rofe on Revision
Editor Katherine Jacobs on Pacing
Editor Andrea Welch on Putting Emotion Into Your Story
Editor Marilyn Brigham on Word Choice
Marketing Director Michelle Bayuk on Promoting Your Books
Agents Jennifer Matteson and Edward Necarsulmer IV: Are You Ready For An Agent?
Editor Tamra Tuller on Getting Unstuck
On Hunting for Agents
When To Start Submitting
Researching the Agent of Your Dreams
Components of a Query Letter
Dealing with Rejection
What NOT To Do With Rejection
Preparing for THE CALL
Figuring Out If An Agent Is Right For You
Query Letters
Writing Extraordinary Queries
Query Letters And The Extrovert