Publishing Resources

I keep writing--and deleting--a page titled "How to Get Published," a project I started after noticing that a lot of searches led to this blog. (Why, I don't know.) I've decided to change my collection of links from a narrative into resource pages. If you're a writer, whether a hobbyist or aspiring professional, I hope these links lead you to new experts and useful ideas. This page is under construction.

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Publishing Resources
Last updated: March 10, 2012

AGENTS and INFORMATION
Rachelle Gardner on letting your agent run interference for you and what to ask an agent if you're offered representation

Terribleminds.com on 25 things writers should know about agents

Jane Friedman on how to tell if your agent is any good

Nathan Bransford on what literary agents do

Robin Mizell on agents who only consider published authors


YOU AND YOUR PSEUDONYM
Rachel Brooks on five reasons to use a pseudonym

Carina Press: things to consider when choosing a pen name

Jillian Kent on choosing a pen name


CONTRACTS, RIGHTS, AND PAYMENTS
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America on net profit royalty clauses

Ginger Clark on world rights


PROPOSALS and QUERIES
C.A. Marshall on how to use a nonfiction book proposal if you're a fiction writer

Tamela Hancock Murray on unhelpful rejections on the Steve Laube Agency website