From Writer’s Digest, a list of five principles to follow by Hester Young. Click below to read the full article with descriptions and advice.
1. Educate yourself.
2. Build your resumé.
3. Embrace self-improvement.
4. Master the art of the query letter.
5. Use connections wisely.
http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/becoming-a-novelist-five-principles-to-success
Mark McFaddyn is a writer and editor specializing in fiction and nonfiction religious works. He is one of the cofounders of Sulis International Press. Born in Glasgow, he has lived in Dallas, Texas since he was three years old.
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