Old Authors Beware When Submitting to Literary Agents
Home » Literary Agent Blog » Page 23 A few weeks ago I posted an article about age discrimination toward young authors (yes, some literary agents are guilty of age bias). After I published that article, some of you asked me about age discrimination toward old authors....
The Most Important Decision You’ll Ever Make As An Author
Home » Literary Agent Blog » Page 23 Today I’m going to help you make an important decision about your writing. In fact, it might be the most important decision you’ll ever make, because your success depends on it completely. But first, a little back story… When I...
How to Backup Your Writing, Blog, and Social Media
Home » Literary Agent Blog » Page 23 This article reveals the best methods to back up the writing that you’re doing both offline (on your computer) and online (on your website, blog, and/or social media), so you never lose anything. If you’ve ever “lost”...
It’s a Book by Lane Smith
Home » Literary Agent Blog » Page 23 Words Are Power Book trailers usually stink, in my opinion (if you don’t know what a “book trailer” is, it’s like a promotional movie trailer or preview… except it’s for a book). This one I just...
Literary Agent Guidelines for Book Agents
Home » Literary Agent Blog » Page 23 Literary Agent Guidelines for Book Agents – Are You Listening? Today I’m going to take you inside the head of a literary agent. Scary proposition, I know. But it will be worth it. You see, there’s one thing about literary...
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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.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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