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 light on the technical jargon and industry lingos that often confuse new writers. SAE –…
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Our Top Ten Tips for Writing a Tip Top Covering Letter
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 between several full A4 pages worth of biography to new writers who forget to include…
Exclusive – Dictionary Corner – Publishing Terms Translated
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 light on the technical jargon and industry lingos that often confuse new writers. Exclusive –…
Our Top Ten Tips for Writing a Tip Top Covering Letter
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 to London and try to get into publishing. Consequently, I found myself spending a lot…
Getting to know Camilla Wray – Crime, Thriller & General Fiction Agent
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 my life? I can definitely answer that and can still remember exactly where I was…
Getting to know Keshini Naidoo – Crime & Thriller Reader
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 your life? The Catcher in the Rye. I read it when I was 9 and…
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