Tag Archives: Literary Agents

Update On My Queries to Agents

Posted on February 16, 2017 by russtowne

I’ve sent out 39 query letters to literary agents in the eleven days since I decided to do so. So far, I have received five rejection letters (actually, they were emails as that is how it is done these days.) Most … Continue reading →

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My First Rejection Letter from a Literary Agent!

Posted on February 2, 2017 by russtowne

I just received my first rejection letter from a literary agent! That makes me feel somehow more official as an author. I wrote “Rejection #1” and hung it on my writing room wall. Methinks it’ll soon have plenty of company. With … Continue reading →

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Literary Agent Query Letters

Posted on January 31, 2017 by russtowne

I’ve taken the plunge and begun sending out query letters to literary agents. I made a goal for myself: “Query 3 Before TV.” I sent my first three letters last night and treated myself to some TV. Today I hope to … Continue reading →

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For the First Time Ever

Posted on January 30, 2017 by russtowne

For the first time ever I’ve decided to begin pitching some of my stories to literary agents. I’d love to hear from you as to which of my stories you liked the best. It may help me to decide which … Continue reading →

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