Writer News

Remember the other day when I mentioned that as aspiring writers we need to stand out? Well, here’s a quote from literary agent Nathan Bransford that illustrates my point quite nicely:

“To put it another way still, when a sales rep goes to a chain and tells the buyer about the books on the upcoming list, they need something to point to that makes a book stand out. They need to be able to say, “This is what makes this book different.” A unique character, a unique way of telling the story, a unique plot, a unique world, something, anything that sets a book apart from the thousands of other books that are published every year.”

In other news: Publishers Marketplace is offering a free few days with their service. (Until January 3rd when they start charging $20 a month again.)

As well, Firebrand Literary is offering a query holiday until the 15th of January.

Go forth and prosper my good friends. (And check out your local bookstores, the deals are a plenty.)