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The literary agent Kizzy Thomson in an exclusive Q&A interview with Palamedes PR

How to Get a Literary Agent: A Q&A with Kizzy Thomson

Finding a literary agent can be one of the toughest challenges in the publishing world. Some lucky authors may secure one quickly, but for most, the journey to find an agent for their book takes months or even years, and some may not find representation at all.

If you’re an author without an agent and your manuscript is nearly complete, this Q&A with experienced literary agent Kizzy Thomson is a valuable resource. Kizzy has helped many authors in their careers and offers practical advice on submitting manuscripts, adapting to changes in the publishing industry, and crafting effective query letters. You’ll learn about how agents choose which manuscripts to represent, what makes a manuscript stand out in a competitive market, and get insights into the book deal negotiation process. Plus, you’ll discover the common mistakes aspiring authors should avoid when seeking representation.

Developmental Editing for Books - a blog by the book marketing and PR firm, Palamedes PR

Developmental Book Editing: Everything You Need to Know

The process of turning a decent manuscript into a polished bit of literature doesn’t end with the final full stop. Some might argue that the really hard, soul-destroying work is in fact only just beginning. Unless you’ve nailed it first go (and many people will), this is the time that developmental editing – the phase that can and does make or break a book – comes into play.

In this PRscribe blog post by Palamedes PR, we explore the importance of developmental editing, what it is, and why it’s essential before a book goes on sale.

The latest blog post from Palamedes PR delves into whether authors who dislike social media should use it anyway

Writers Unplugged: Do Authors Really Need Social Media to Succeed?

Social media is, they attest, an essential component of every successful author’s marketing and communication strategy.
But what about those authors who aren’t tech-savvy or who simply dislike the idea of revealing their personal lives to the world? Can social media really be the answer for everyone?

In this PRscribe post, we’ll explore the benefits of authors using social media. And we’ll ask if those authors who aren’t using it already – or who hate it altogether – really need to embrace the digital age as everyone claims or if they can sleep easy without it.

This Palamedes PR blog post delves into how self-published authors can create the perfect book cover

A Self-Publisher’s Guide to Creating a Brilliant Book Cover

Books ARE judged by their covers. Period. This PRscribe blog post is devoted to the importance of a good jacket cover and the steps that self-published authors can take to ensure their work has one.