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
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
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
Whether you’re a new or experienced writer, winning a writing contest can be a hugely rewarding experience. It shows you’ve... Do Writing Contest Wins Really Count? Posted 4:04 am / By anitamumm
My apologies for the long break over here! What I love about summer is all the events with family and... Do These Things Belong in My Query Letter? (Part 2: Author Bio) Posted 5:38 pm / By anitamumm
I get a lot of query letter questions when I speak at conferences and other writing events, and FAQs have become... Do These Things Belong in My Query Letter? (Part 1: Contests, Awards, & Writers’ Organizations) Posted 10:06 pm / By anitamumm
