Would (Should) You Say This to A Literary Agent?
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 to improve his query letter. The query...
Literary Agent Menage a Trois – Can You Have Two Book Agents?
I recently spoke with an unpublished author who was unusual because she had two completed books (in two different genres) ready to pitch to agents.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 marketing strategy. I suggested she pitch...
Sensitive Author Syndrome – And the Cure… to Get Literary Agents
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 as well as planned: Author...
Literary Agents Interview – Mile Hi Radio
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 show here in Denver, CO… with...
Author Armageddon – “Disaster” in Sedona, AZ
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 and informative” they said. Awesome....
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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.