Would (Should) You Say This to A Literary Agent?
Home » Literary Agent Blog » Page 18 This story doesn’t have a particularly happy ending, but you can learn something from it. Actually, you can learn several somethings from it (so read the whole thing). A while back one of my 1-on-1 coaching clients worked with me...
Literary Agent Menage a Trois – Can You Have Two Book Agents?
Home » Literary Agent Blog » Page 18 I recently spoke with an unpublished author who was unusual because she had two completed books (in two different genres) ready to pitch to agents. Being the creative devil that I am, I proposed that she consider an unusual...
Sensitive Author Syndrome – And the Cure… to Get Literary Agents
Home » Literary Agent Blog » Page 18 By Becca Besser (Guest Post) Are you a sensitive author or artist? – Get over it! Recently, I read this article on Mark Malatesa’s blog about how a speaking/training engagement he and his wife presented didn’t go...
Literary Agents Interview – Mile Hi Radio
Home » Literary Agent Blog » Page 18 Special Interview Listen/Download MP3 Below This week’s feature “article” isn’t an article. It’s an audio interview. That’s because I recently had the opportunity to appear as a guest on a radio...
Author Armageddon – “Disaster” in Sedona, AZ
Home » Literary Agent Blog » Page 18 A while back, I gave two presentations at a writers’ retreat in Arizona with my lovely and talented wife (and business partner), Ingrid Elfver. After the first presentation we got oohs and aahs. Glowing remarks. Gushing. “Wonderful...
"Berkley Books recently published my book in hardcover after Mark helped me get multiple agents interested in my work. I was able to speak with literary agents from top agencies such as Janklow & Nesbit, Trident Media, Anderson Lit, and Folio. I signed with Don Fehr at Trident Media and a short time later I had a publishing contract! Having Mark on your side is incredibly valuable." [Click here to see all Mark Malatesta reviews]
About Mark Malatesta
MARK MALATESTA is a former literary agent turned author coach. Mark now helps authors of all genres (fiction, nonfiction, and children's books) get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company Literary Agent Undercover and The Bestselling Author. Mark's authors have gotten six-figure book deals, been on the NYT bestseller list, and published with houses such as Random House, Scholastic, and Thomas Nelson. Click here to learn more about Mark Malatesta and click here for Reviews of Mark Malatesta.About Mark Malatesta
MARK MALATESTA is a former literary agent turned author coach. Mark now helps authors of all genres (fiction, nonfiction, and children's books) get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company Literary Agent Undercover and The Bestselling Author. Mark's authors have gotten six-figure book deals, been on the NYT bestseller list, and published with houses such as Random House, Scholastic, and Thomas Nelson. Click here to learn more about Mark Malatesta and click here for Reviews of Mark Malatesta.
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