I genuinely love the advice on this channel! It's very helpful. I once was lost but now am found. Lol. You do genuinely provide an awesome resource for aspiring writers.
This video was very informative. As an author for a small publishing company who doesn't even format our books properly 🙄 or use real editors, this is EXCELLENT & VALUABLE information.
Even as a reader and amateur writer, I love hearing about book deals. It's so fascinating to see writers go through the stages of their publishing journey. (Plus, I know which books I'd like to keep an eye on.)
I was planning on purchasing PM this month so I did it this morning and have been listening to your video while going through the site! So helpful! Thank you :)
Alexa!!! So glad I found your channel (mentally thanking Elana cuz she mentioned you and I finally made my way here). I'm getting such joy from all your vids. Thank you~~~for the hard work u put into them! ♥️ (P.S. just grabbed The Stars We Steal).
And this is exactly what I used to research literary agents haha and I also did that tip because my agent is newer of seeing who she was being mentored by and looking at their sales, such a super helpful tip
such a fantastic walkthrough! thank you! Also off topic but your latest video about colleges essays I found fascinating, as a college instructor myself...and I love all the Sims references! I hope you enjoy the new expansion pack!
Thank you so much for the knowledge you shared! I just got a partial request from Ginger Clark from Curtis Brown Ltd! I am ecstatic as she's super picky, but a huge time agent. I know she doesn't keep up her PM page.
I think plopping down the $25 for one month will be worth it. I'm a first time publisher, and I'd like to go the traditional route. I finished the 2nd draft of my romance novella last month...now on to logistics! Looks like The Knight Agency is something I should look into, for sure!
Is it still true that when querying literary agents that you typically shouldn’t query the agent you want, but rather a newer agent with fewer clients who simply works for the same company? The idea has traditionally been that, like, Stephen King’s agent 1) Isn’t going to have a space for you, and 2) Isn’t going to put in the kind of effort to get your work placed as would an agent with a smaller roster. Thanks
Yes, this is generally a sound strategy, though it depends largely on your book as well as timing. If someone has something really stellar, super special... I might encourage them to "shoot their shot" with the bigger name agent, especially if the agency allows requeries. But 95% of the time it's a sounder strategy to query newer, hungrier agents actively building tehir lists. A list agents are super picky/selective and are looking for easier nos.
Thank you for this! I am already agented with my debut coming out in a few months, but I have been wondering whether or not I should upgrade my free version to a real subscription to PM. I am hugely curious about new deals but couldn't decide if it would be a good investment. This video has been so helpful!!
Month 9 Books screwed a writer friend of mine over their book deal. Although it wasn't me, to this day I resent them for what they put my friend through. Forever a red flag for me. 😒🙅🏾♀️ Alexa, thank you so much for this. ❤️
Alexa, thank you for this, so useful ! may i know where to find more agent names on Publishers Marketplace? i have reviewed the top 100 agents for nonfiction - narrative genre , and don't know where to go next ...
hello, i’m wondering if you could make a video or mention in one, some sort of advice or tips on moving from chapter to chapter and how to keep it flowing. I’m working on a hp fanfic right now and i’m struggling with ending chapters and then starting the next while keeping it flowing and not separating every event too much. :)
That was so helpful! I also have another question regarding double genre publishing... I know from your previous videos how important word count is. If you write a double genre story, is it okay for your word count to be in between the two genre ideals? Or should I just stick to the word count of one genre and write/market agents for that?
Hey Alexa! Do you still help out new authors when they recieve an offer from an agent? I received an offer the other day and have a few interested. Didn't realize how overwhelming it would be haha
Dont know if this was said already but the “2:32 PM Overview” time stamp in the description isn’t working and therefore didn’t segment the video properly. It’s probably because of the PM and TH-cam thinks it is a time and not a time stamp. Easy fix though.
It's majority US, but some agents from other countries do report to it, though generally far less. So some UK agents report to PM, but it's not as comprehensive a resource.
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You honestly teach us so much. Thank you for your time.
I genuinely love the advice on this channel! It's very helpful. I once was lost but now am found. Lol. You do genuinely provide an awesome resource for aspiring writers.
This video was very informative. As an author for a small publishing company who doesn't even format our books properly 🙄 or use real editors, this is EXCELLENT & VALUABLE information.
needed this distraction today! I’m going to get lost in MSWL and Publishers marketplace now...
It’ll all work out okay. 🍺
Even as a reader and amateur writer, I love hearing about book deals. It's so fascinating to see writers go through the stages of their publishing journey. (Plus, I know which books I'd like to keep an eye on.)
It's way too early for me to even be considering this, but I'm super thankful for the resource none-the-less. thank you for the effort!
I was planning on purchasing PM this month so I did it this morning and have been listening to your video while going through the site! So helpful! Thank you :)
Alexa!!! So glad I found your channel (mentally thanking Elana cuz she mentioned you and I finally made my way here). I'm getting such joy from all your vids. Thank you~~~for the hard work u put into them! ♥️ (P.S. just grabbed The Stars We Steal).
Thank you so much for this, Alexa! Just watched this before making my own account.
And this is exactly what I used to research literary agents haha and I also did that tip because my agent is newer of seeing who she was being mentored by and looking at their sales, such a super helpful tip
Thanks for this! Will come in handy whenever I get around to querying 🙂
Alexa, as always your knowledge is incredible. Thanks so much.
Very informative video. A one-month subscription sounds the best to me. That's a good strategy. Thank you!
Actually super happy to see names in my query list at those good agencies. :-)
Thanks so much for this - super useful!
such a fantastic walkthrough! thank you! Also off topic but your latest video about colleges essays I found fascinating, as a college instructor myself...and I love all the Sims references! I hope you enjoy the new expansion pack!
Great resource! I think I will check it out when I query. :)
This video is awesome, very informative. Thank you for the deep dive, love this kind of content!
super educational, cheers Alexa!
This video was so informative - Thanks Alexa!
Thank you Alexa! You’re so informative and helpful 🤗
Thank you Alexa! This was very informative 😉
Thank you so much for the knowledge you shared! I just got a partial request from Ginger Clark from Curtis Brown Ltd! I am ecstatic as she's super picky, but a huge time agent. I know she doesn't keep up her PM page.
I think plopping down the $25 for one month will be worth it. I'm a first time publisher, and I'd like to go the traditional route. I finished the 2nd draft of my romance novella last month...now on to logistics! Looks like The Knight Agency is something I should look into, for sure!
such a good distraction and this was really interesting!
Is it still true that when querying literary agents that you typically shouldn’t query the agent you want, but rather a newer agent with fewer clients who simply works for the same company? The idea has traditionally been that, like, Stephen King’s agent 1) Isn’t going to have a space for you, and 2) Isn’t going to put in the kind of effort to get your work placed as would an agent with a smaller roster. Thanks
Yes, this is generally a sound strategy, though it depends largely on your book as well as timing. If someone has something really stellar, super special... I might encourage them to "shoot their shot" with the bigger name agent, especially if the agency allows requeries. But 95% of the time it's a sounder strategy to query newer, hungrier agents actively building tehir lists. A list agents are super picky/selective and are looking for easier nos.
This is exactly what I need.
This video was super helpful :)
Thank you for this! I've often wondered whether it would be worth subscribing to PM.
I had no idea this even existed!!!
Thank you for this! I am already agented with my debut coming out in a few months, but I have been wondering whether or not I should upgrade my free version to a real subscription to PM. I am hugely curious about new deals but couldn't decide if it would be a good investment. This video has been so helpful!!
Month 9 Books screwed a writer friend of mine over their book deal. Although it wasn't me, to this day I resent them for what they put my friend through. Forever a red flag for me. 😒🙅🏾♀️
Alexa, thank you so much for this. ❤️
Alexa, thank you for this, so useful ! may i know where to find more agent names on Publishers Marketplace? i have reviewed the top 100 agents for nonfiction - narrative genre , and don't know where to go next ...
hello, i’m wondering if you could make a video or mention in one, some sort of advice or tips on moving from chapter to chapter and how to keep it flowing. I’m working on a hp fanfic right now and i’m struggling with ending chapters and then starting the next while keeping it flowing and not separating every event too much. :)
That was so helpful! I also have another question regarding double genre publishing... I know from your previous videos how important word count is. If you write a double genre story, is it okay for your word count to be in between the two genre ideals? Or should I just stick to the word count of one genre and write/market agents for that?
Hey Alexa! Do you still help out new authors when they recieve an offer from an agent? I received an offer the other day and have a few interested. Didn't realize how overwhelming it would be haha
Dont know if this was said already but the “2:32 PM Overview” time stamp in the description isn’t working and therefore didn’t segment the video properly. It’s probably because of the PM and TH-cam thinks it is a time and not a time stamp. Easy fix though.
Love how she showed her agents phone number
How would you say the jobs tab is for finding jobs in the industry?
Does Publishers Marketplace have international agents/publishers? Or is it just American?
I'd like to know as well please! Do UK authors use it too?
Not me writing down all the names and agencies you highlight in this video 😬
Needed this distraction today while waiting in the long voting lines... anyone else’s line taking HOURS to get inside?
I guess you can deduct it from your taxes too??
does anyone know if this is US only?
It's majority US, but some agents from other countries do report to it, though generally far less. So some UK agents report to PM, but it's not as comprehensive a resource.
That's the question I wanted to ask too, thank you
@@AlexaDonne Thank you! I'm hoping to query in the UK next year so trying to get my research prepared haha.
I also wanted to know this! Good to know 🙂