Author Jill Alexander and her agent Michael Bourret spoke at the 2010 SCBWI LA conference about what happens in the time between selling your first book and getting it published. Why We Created this Breakout Session: For Alexander the transition between un-published and published felt like it happened in a whirlwind and overnight. So she…
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Eight Myths About Literary Agents
Is it true that big agencies doesn’t care about small writers? Or that everything you read about an agent online is true? Writers House agent, Rebecca Sherman spoke at the 2010 SCBWI OC Agent Day and debunked all the myths you may have heard. So here is what she had to say to set the…
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Agent Day: Insight from Kevan Lyon
Kevan Lyon of the Marsal Lyon Literary Agency was the second agent to speak at the SCBWI Agent Day in Newport Beach. As an agent who is not only represents young adult literature, she also reps adult lit as well and is always looking for young adult books that will breech both genres. The following…
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Agent Day: Insight from Agent Mary Kole
Andrea Brown agent, Mary Kole spoke at the SCBWI Agent Day this past Saturday in Newport Beach. She shared her genuine passion for children’s literature, what she’s specifically looking to find in her submission box, and her love for the iPad. A Little About Mary Kole and the Andrea Brown Agency: Andrea Brown has been…