https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/traditional-publishing/w/agents/7324/tips-for-preparing-to-meet-with-a-literary-agenten-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/traditional-publishing/w/agents/7324/tips-for-preparing-to-meet-with-a-literary-agentMon, 22 Apr 2019 14:50:37 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:9332be5d-6b30-4009-9eab-18cee7a2cbfdElaine Ashhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/traditional-publishing/w/agents/7324/tips-for-preparing-to-meet-with-a-literary-agent#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Agents by Elaine Ash on 4/22/2019 2:50:37 PM<br /> <div class="asl-wikipage-summary"> <p>Elaine Ash, author, editor, and book coach, discusses how writers should prepare for a meeting with a literary agent. First, create your book&rsquo;s elevator pitch. Writers need to have their own 30-second advertisement crafted and ready to share. She encourages writers to listen to the 30-second commercials on the radio for examples, and suggests writers start by writing a synopsis of their stories in the same way a Hollywood &ldquo;logline&rdquo; pitch would be written. This is three sentences that describe the basics and the essence of your story. If an agent looks interested, have a longer version of the pitch prepared. In addition to these materials, Ash suggests having a few more supporting pieces in your bag or briefcase, in case an agent wants to know more. This is not only useful in a traditional meeting, it&rsquo;s useful to have at book fairs and signings, when you run into people at coffee shops, or when you&rsquo;re in an actual elevator with professionals at a writing conference. Listen to Ash in the clip below to learn more about preparing for your big break!</p> </div> <div class="asl-wikipage-media"> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-05/TipsforPreparingtoMeetWithaLiteraryAgent.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TipsforPreparingtoMeetWithaLiteraryAgent.mp4</a></p> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/traditional-publishing/w/agents/7324/tips-for-preparing-to-meet-with-a-literary-agent/revision/2Mon, 22 Apr 2019 14:37:13 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:9332be5d-6b30-4009-9eab-18cee7a2cbfdAuthor Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/traditional-publishing/w/agents/7324/tips-for-preparing-to-meet-with-a-literary-agent#commentsRevision 2 posted to Agents by Author Learning Center on 4/22/2019 2:37:13 PM<br /> <div class="asl-wikipage-summary"> <p>Elaine Ash, author, editor, and book coach, discusses how writers should prepare for a meeting with a literary agent. First, create your book&rsquo;s elevator pitch. Writers need to have their own 30-second advertisement crafted and ready to share. She encourages writers to listen to the 30-second commercials on the radio for examples, and suggests writers start by writing a synopsis of their stories in the same way a Hollywood &ldquo;logline&rdquo; pitch would be written. This is three sentences that describe the basics and the essence of your story. If an agent looks interested, have a longer version of the pitch prepared. In addition to these materials, Ash suggests having a few more supporting pieces in your bag or briefcase, in case an agent wants to know more. This is not only useful in a traditional meeting, it&rsquo;s useful to have at book fairs and signings, when you run into people at coffee shops, or when you&rsquo;re in an actual elevator with professionals at a writing conference. Listen to Ash in the clip below to learn more about preparing for your big break!</p> </div> <div class="asl-wikipage-media"> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-05/TipsforPreparingtoMeetWithaLiteraryAgent.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TipsforPreparingtoMeetWithaLiteraryAgent.mp4</a></p> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/traditional-publishing/w/agents/7324/tips-for-preparing-to-meet-with-a-literary-agent/revision/1Mon, 22 Apr 2019 13:58:30 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:9332be5d-6b30-4009-9eab-18cee7a2cbfdAuthor Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/traditional-publishing/w/agents/7324/tips-for-preparing-to-meet-with-a-literary-agent#commentsRevision 1 posted to Agents by Author Learning Center on 4/22/2019 1:58:30 PM<br /> <p>Elaine Ash, author, editor, and book coach, discusses how writers should prepare for a meeting with a literary agent. First, create your book&rsquo;s elevator pitch. Writers need to have their own 30-second advertisement crafted and ready to share. She encourages writers to listen to the 30-second commercials on the radio for examples, and suggests writers start by writing a synopsis of their stories in the same way a Hollywood &ldquo;logline&rdquo; pitch would be written. This is three sentences that describe the basics and the essence of your story. If an agent looks interested, have a longer version of the pitch prepared. In addition to these materials, Ash suggests having a few more supporting pieces in your bag or briefcase, in case an agent wants to know more. This is not only useful in a traditional meeting, it&rsquo;s useful to have at book fairs and signings, when you run into people at coffee shops, or when you&rsquo;re in an actual elevator with professionals at a writing conference. Listen to Ash in the clip below to learn more about preparing for your big break!</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-05/TipsforPreparingtoMeetWithaLiteraryAgent.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TipsforPreparingtoMeetWithaLiteraryAgent.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>