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Publisher’s Marketplace
Do you need an agent and, if so, how do you know which one is right for you?
by, Jill Swenson
September 17, 2013

So you think you need an agent? Most agents do not represent poetry, short stories, non-fiction or material suitable for academic or small presses. If you have written a novel or a memoir, you might consider finding a literary representative. The best reference guide is Chuck Sambuchino’s Guide to Literary Agents published annually by Writer’s Digest Books and the 2014 issue has just been released. Before you… [Read More]

Filed Under: AAR, agent, Chuck Sambuchino, Guide to Literary Agents, Publisher's Marketplace, Query letter, Writer's Digest
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What’s the premise of your book?
by, Jill Swenson
May 11, 2013

When you write a book, it needs to be about something. When someone asks what your book is about, how do respond? Do you stumble over your words trying to describe your book? Time to pin down your premise. Premise: The central idea, situation, or set-up which provides the foundation and pushes the narrative forward. What happens as a result of actions is another way… [Read More]

Filed Under: book deals, Don Delve, John Glatt, premise, Publisher's Marketplace, Seanen McGuire
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Best sources for news for authors pitching book concepts
by, Jill Swenson
April 2, 2013

If you’re an author with a book concept to pitch for publication, know thy market. This means understanding the marketplace and keeping up with the news in the publishing business. If you are serious about getting published and getting paid in today’s publishing environment, it’s a good idea to keep up with current events in the book world. I mean much more than reading the… [Read More]

Filed Under: Galley Cat, publisher''s weekly, Publisher's Marketplace, Shelf Awareness
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A Matchmaking Tool: Publisher’s Marketplace
by, Jill Swenson
July 17, 2011

Swenson Book Development, LLC works to match an author’s project with an agent or publisher. Our success in doing so makes many people wonder how we do it. Drawing back the curtain on the Wizards of Bookery, we reveal one of the methods employed in our toolkit to serve our clients’ objectives. Publisher’s Marketplace is the largest online network of publishing professionals. Our professional subscription… [Read More]

Filed Under: agents, Amazon, author's advocate, Authors, Barnes & Noble, industry trends, matchmaking, Publisher's Marketplace, Publishers, toolkit, wizards of bookery
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