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Four Red Flags to Avoid in the Opening Pages of Your Novel

Posted 7:39 pm / By anitamumm
If you’re like me, this busy time of year can cause a dip in your creative energy. So, how best to...
[ 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
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
Where did July go? Here it is, time for another slush pile snap shot! But this time, instead of just...

July Slush Pile Recap

Posted 11:50 am / By anitamumm
I thought it might be fun to start offering a monthly snapshot of the Nelson Literary Agency slush pile. So,...

June Slush Pile Recap

Posted 11:07 pm / By anitamumm
Earlier this month, I wrote in the NLA newsletter about ways to hook agents in your opening pages and keep...

Top Turn-Offs…Or, How to Make Agents Drop Your Manuscript Like a New Year’s Resolution in February

Posted 4:46 am / By anitamumm
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