Writing's the important part, right? While it is obviously imperative that you have words on paper, the magic always happens during the editing stage. This is where your book goes from good to great. This is also one area that I see authors largely ignore, time and time again.
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When you start pitching your project to agents and editors, your book needs to be as close to perfect as it is going to get. Yes, the editors at publishing houses do edit, but they have a million projects going on at once and don't have the time to sit down and tweak your manuscript from square one. Agents also have a limited amount of time they can spend with each client - agents only get paid if authors do, and the advance should match up with the amount of effort they have spent getting a project ready to be pitched to editors.
Obviously, the first few rounds of edits should be done by you, the author. You need honest, constructive feedback from people that don't necessarily love you or have a vested interest in the book's success i. They can very likely see things that you can't, and this will be invaluable in getting your book ready to send out into the big world.
As a side note, I should mention that nonfiction authors do not need to have a full manuscript ready when it comes time to pitch agents and editors. They need a book proposal essentially a business plan for your book. This is what will get sent out when you are pitching. Okay, you book or book proposal is written, it's been edited, and you've been working on your platform - what's next? Now it is time for pitching your project to literary agents. While you can always take the self-publishing route, I always suggest writers try traditional publishing first ; there is really nothing to lose.
And agents are your introduction to the publishing houses, as well as your advocates and coaches. First, you need to ascertain who you are going to reach out to. Not all agents represent all genres, so you need to make sure you are only contacting folks who are interested in acquiring books like yours.
Next, you want to visit the agency websites, for two reasons. One, you want to make sure you understand their submission guidelines - some agencies prefer you send your query letter and first few chapters, some want to see your whole manuscript, some require you to fill out an online form first, the list goes on and on. If you do not follow their submission guidelines, you will likely be ignored - it's nothing personal, it just comes down to time management.
Secondly, you want to make sure the agency has had some success in pitching projects like yours. Look at their sold lists and ascertain if this particular agency would work for you. Once you have sent your materials out, you may start hearing back. While there are likely to be some rejections or no responses at all , don't take it personally.
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Sometimes a project just isn't a good fit. You should always let yourself be open to learning , however - if you receive nothing but rejection letters, there is likely something wrong with your project, whether it is your query letter a brief letter introducing yourself, your book, and platform to an agent , book idea, etc.
If you do receive some positive feedback, get excited! The agents will likely want more information for you, but if they think they can sell your project, they will jump on it. Once you have signed a representation agreement with your agent, they will start putting together a list of editors that they will be pitching your project to.
Just like you did your research in finding agents, they will do the same with editors. More than likely, they already know who they want to send your book to, based on relationships they have made over time. When they start sending your manuscript or proposal out for consideration, it will likely be a little bit of a waiting game before you start hearing back from the publishing houses.
If a publisher is interested in your book, they will make an offer.
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Your agent will review this offer with you and will negotiate the best possible deal that they can for you. Hopefully, there will be multiple publishers who are interested - this will drive up your book advance! Once everything has been negotiated, you will sign your contract with the publishing company. Going forward, most of the dealings will now be between you and your editor. Your agent will still be there in the background as a liaison and advocate, but you will mostly be working solely with your editor. There will be changes that need to be made to your book and lots more writing , too.
It will likely take a while for your book to be published - sometimes 18 months or so - but that will give you plenty of time to keep getting the word out there about it. And then will come time to start working on your next book I can't lie and say making a living as a writer is easy.
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