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Comment on Publisher Rejection Letters From Plato to Hitler by Marysia Trembecka

Marysia Trembecka — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:31:22 +0000

Genius This is also very inspiring to keep on going, thanks for this!

Comment on The Absolutely Most Important Agent’s Tip For Writers: First Impressions Count by andyrossagency

andyrossagency — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:16:13 +0000

Thanks Claire. Agents aren’t likely to read 50 pages if they are turned off by the first page. Some publishers might. But remember that all of the submissions publishers get have been agented and heavily vetted. By the time they get to the publisher, the quality is very high.

Comment on The Absolutely Most Important Agent’s Tip For Writers: First Impressions Count by Claire Fogel

Claire Fogel — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:11:18 +0000

Excellent advice. The first advice I had read (elsewhere) stressed the first 50 pages. But I guess if the first sentence doesn’t grab the reader, he or she will never get to the second. Okay, back to the drawing board. Thanks, Andy.

Comment on Ask the Agent — The Book by David Stroebel

David Stroebel — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:33:19 +0000

Hi Andy,
How does an author send you a submission query? I wrote a book detailing my great-grandmother’s banishment from the Krupp steel dynasty of Essen, Germany (non-fiction).

Thank you,
David

Comment on The Art of the Pitch by how to write a book

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Comment on Ask the Agent — The Book by David Biddle

David Biddle — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:17:09 +0000

I’m sure you weren’t. Reality is sobering and exciting all in one. I’ve never been sure why folks try to escape from it all the time. What a challenge it is to become a published author in any guise and any ilk!

Comment on Ask the Agent — The Book by andyrossagency

andyrossagency — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:46:39 +0000

Thanks David. I Don’t think I was quite as depressing as that blog said

Comment on Ask the Agent — The Book by David Biddle

David Biddle — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:46:10 +0000

Looking forward to an informative and enlightening read, Andy. Staying on top of the changing world of agents and publishing is not easy. By the way, I discovered you and your work through this blog post: http://www.benbosophy.blogspot.com/2013/04/andy-ross-on-business-of-writing.html

Thanks for all you do!

Comment on Platform is More Than Just a Website and a Blog by Laura Walthers

Laura Walthers — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:34:29 +0000

Andy,
How refreshing to find an article that comes right to the punch line without fluff! Thank you for your expertise and honesty. Your confidence is appreciated!

Comment on Buy E-book Downloads from your Independent Bookstore — Now! by Mellissa

Mellissa — Wed, 08 May 2013 03:48:53 +0000

First off I want to say superb blog! I had a quick question
that I’d like to ask if you don’t mind. I was interested to find out how you center yourself and clear your thoughts prior to
writing. I’ve had a difficult time clearing my thoughts in getting my thoughts out. I do enjoy writing but it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes tend to be lost simply just trying to figure out how to begin. Any ideas or hints? Thanks!