Monthly Archives: March 2012

Our Top Ten Tips for Writing a Tip Top Covering Letter

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

No.2: Let’s talk about you In my experience the part of the covering letter that varies the most is the section that falls under our umbrella request to ‘include a bit about you’. I have received covering letters that range … Continue reading →

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Exclusive – Dictionary Corner – Publishing Terms Translated

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Have you ever spoken to someone in publishing or browsed the submission portion of an agency’s website and wondered what on earth we’re all talking about? Well, wonder no more. Here in Dictionary Corner we will strive to shed some … Continue reading →

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Our Top Ten Tips for Writing a Tip Top Covering Letter

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

No. 1: We are on your side. Some years ago – never mind how long precisely – having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me in the finance industry, I thought I would move … Continue reading →

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Getting to know Rosanna Bellingham – Financial Controller

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

First of all, what is your role at the agency? The Agency is alive with deals being done all over the world and it is my job to document these at the point when they appear here in ££s, €€s … Continue reading →

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Getting to know Camilla Wray – Crime, Thriller & General Fiction Agent

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

First of all, what is your role at the agency? I’m the crime, thriller, mystery and general fiction agent at the agency. Which book changed your life? This is such a tough one…can I change it to what three books changed … Continue reading →

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Getting to know Clare Wallace – Rights Manager and Associate Agent

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

First of all, what is your role at the agency? As the Rights Manager, I negotiate deals for translation rights all around the world for all the Agency’s authors. I’m also scouting for new talent and am looking for commercial … Continue reading →

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Getting to know Keshini Naidoo – Crime & Thriller Reader

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

First of all, what is your role at the agency?  I read all the crime and thriller submissions that we receive at the agency and assess whether they are suitable for us to take on for representation. Which book changed … Continue reading →

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