Pitch Perfect: How to Make the Most of Face Time with an Agent Posted 11:22 am / By anitamumm One of my favorite things about fall is that I always have several writers conferences to attend. (Next up: Castle...
AgentSpeak: Four Not-Your-Fault Reasons Behind a Rejection Letter Posted 9:19 am / By anitamumm Today, let’s talk about a dirty word: rejection. It’s no fun under any circumstances, but the good news is, some rejections sting...
[ Note: This article first appeared in the July 2014 issue of the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers newsletter. Go RMFW! ] Today I’d... Five Ways to Impress an Agent with Your Opening Pages Posted 10:54 am / By anitamumm
This week I’m excited to continue the “AgentSpeak” series here on Word Café. Today’s topic is another comment frequently seen... AgentSpeak: “Your Main Character? We Just Didn’t Hit It Off” Posted 3:56 pm / By anitamumm
Dear Readers, I’ve been brainstorming ways to make amends for such a long absence. Here’s hoping I’ve found a good... AgentSpeak: “It’s Not You, It’s Me” Posted 11:46 am / By anitamumm
Today I’m drawing from the archive to bring you some mid-week inspiration. Whether you querying five agents or fifty (and btw,... Are There Second Chances in the Slush Pile? You Betcha! Posted 9:53 am / By anitamumm
Today I’d like to share some advice on an issue that comes up often in my query letter critiques. What can... How to Hook an Agent: Taglines in Query Letters Posted 3:37 pm / By anitamumm
Sorry it’s been a while! I’ve had a busy month at Mumm’s the Word, for which I am so thankful.... Checklist: Is Your Query Letter Ready for an Agent’s Eyes? Posted 5:03 pm / By anitamumm
Season’s greetings, everyone! The month of December always gets away much faster than I’d like, and this year is no... To Send or Not to Send—Timing Your Query Letter Right Posted 11:47 am / By anitamumm
It’s been a while since I talked about query letters—one of my favorite topics! So today I’m sharing an updated... Five Things That Make Agents Cringe in a Query Letter Posted 12:50 pm / By anitamumm
