Each month, one of the weekly posts is a bit shorter and more personal: a “monthly mini-post” about my experiences in publishing and literary agency. I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in publishing and writing from Emerson College. For one of my last two courses this summer, I've created a directed study entitled Managing Subsidiary Rights. It will be a great opportunity for me to teach you about what I'm learning, and I'm very excited! Here's why.
You finally get a response from an agent you've queried...but it's a rejection. Maybe this is your first rejection, maybe it's your fiftieth. Either way, rejection is never easy to deal with and it can hurt a lot. So how do you cope?
Your first reader in a literary agency could be the person to decide your manuscript's fate when it comes to being accepted for representation or rejected. Impressing that person is essential to your success.
Luckily for authors, there are many great resources for finding agents. Before you search for an agent, there is some initial research to be done. Then you can check out some of my personal favorite resources.
Literary agents are the gatekeepers of the publishing industry. A good agent is your advocate and champion throughout the publishing process. He or she will help ensure that your manuscript finds a great publisher and that you, the author, are the happiest you can be as you see your dreams of publication fulfilled.
Diamond in the Slush 