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Friday, February 15, 2013

What Agents Want in the First Five Pages


Searching for agent tips earlier this week, I came across Amy Trueblood’s First Five Frenzy series. This series is GOLD for both the agent-seeking, querying writer and for any writer looking to improve those all-important first pages.

Via Amy’s blog:

The First Five Frenzy is a series of agent interviews that helps aspiring writers understand what works and what flops in those first pages they submit. With each new interview agents reveal what lines caught their attention, and how good writing draws them in and encourages them to request more. This series is a must read for any aspiring author who wants their first pages to shine in the submission process.

Please head over there and check out the following interviews when you have a moment!

Bridget Smith – DunhamLiterary, Inc.
Michael Carr – VeritasLiterary Agency
Kate McKean – HowardMorhaim Literary Agency
Mary Kole – Movable TypeManagement
Amy Boggs – The DonaldMaass Literary Agency
Diana Finch – DianaFinch Literary Agency
Brandi Bowles – FoundryLiterary + Media
Alyssa Eisner Henkin –Trident Media Group

You can follow Amy Trueblood on Twitter @atrueblood5


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41 comments:

  1. Jennifer ShirkFebruary 15, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Awesome! Thanks for the links!

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    1. JessFebruary 15, 2013 at 7:00 AM

      My pleasure~ I was happy to come across them :)

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Great links, thanks!

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  3. ChandaraFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    I read that. I almost wish I could sign something in blood instead. It'll probably be easier. lol. I'm totally just kidding. =)

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    1. ChandaraFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:37 AM

      Oh, thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm not engaged. I used the wrong word. lol.

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    2. JessFebruary 15, 2013 at 10:34 AM

      OMG, you used the right word, I just read it wrong. Maybe because I was watching JLo in the movie The Wedding Planner last night :)

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  4. Natalie AguirreFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Thanks for the links. Sounds like something to look at if you're going to query those agents.

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    1. JessFebruary 15, 2013 at 10:35 AM

      Good point~ I'm sure it's not all blanket advice that applies to everyone, but it's a good place to start :)

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  5. Kenda TurnerFebruary 15, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    So timely again, Jess--thanks! Was tweaking my query letter again (again?!) this week. I've bookmarked this and will take a look for sure.

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    1. JessFebruary 15, 2013 at 10:36 AM

      Great~ hope it helps you land some requests!

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  6. middle grade ninjaFebruary 15, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Thanks for the links. I was looking for some good reading:)

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    1. JessFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:58 AM

      My pleasure~ you've had some amazing posts lately and I'm still playing catch-up!

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  7. TamaraFebruary 15, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Looks like some great links here! Thanks! :)

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  8. BethFebruary 16, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Great link. I'll definitely check out some of their ideas. Have a great weekend!

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  9. Elizabeth Varadan, AuthorFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Interesting and helpful post. Thanks for the links!

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  10. Amy MakFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Thank you! You always list such great resources. Today I won one of the spots in the secret agent lottery - not sure what that means, but thank you :)

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    1. JessFebruary 19, 2013 at 6:59 AM

      That means your entry will be posted in the contest! Congrats!

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  11. Shelley MunroFebruary 19, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Thanks. Perfect timing :)

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  12. Romance Book HavenFebruary 19, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Thanks for the awesome links!

    Nas

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  13. DL HammonsFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    WOW! This is gold!! Thank you. :)

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  14. StinaFebruary 20, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Thanks the links. I'm off to check them out. :D

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  15. Martina BooneFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    This is such a great find!, Jess! wow! Thanks for sharing it!

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