Polished Manuscript: Your manuscript is so polished, it practically shines with radiance from across the room. Now, you have to share it with the world so everyone can see how amazing it is. Yeah, we understand that feeling and the one that comes afterward, where publishing realities not only pull your head out of the clouds but also almost slam it into the ground like an ostrich.
Congratulations again on finishing your manuscript! That’s a huge milestone! To get an agent and move toward traditional publishing, you’ll need a strategic approach. This is part of a detailed, actionable plan based on established practices.
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We considered naming this section How to Stalk an Agent, and by the time you’re finished with it, you’ll understand why. The more you understand the agent you pitch, the greater your chances become.
After signing with an agent, they might ask you to revise your manuscript so they can better pitch it to publishers. Since they are experts in what publishers are seeking, let them guide you from this point onward.
With a little luck, you will soon find yourself negotiating a publishing contract.
You finished the course, and hopefully, you will soon have your dream deal!
There are references to tools and additional information throughout the course above. This block serves as a handy reference, allowing you to revisit them if needed without having to search for them within the course.
Editing / Writing
Fiction Genres and Expected Word Count Ranges
Social
Goodreads
Research
Reedsy Agent Directory
Writers Club Agent Directory
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