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Words to live (and write, and edit) by:
"An author merely begins a book. A reader finishes it."
-Samuel Johnson"Don’t tell me that the moon is shining; Show me the glint of light on broken glass."
-attributed to Anton Checkhov“I have been correcting the proofs of my poems. In the morning, after hard work, I took a comma out of one sentence…. In the afternoon I put it back again.”
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How to Build a Good Query Letter
In the end, a query letter should make as many arguments as possible to show why your book is a good fit for a publisher. Continue reading
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Freelance editors: Are you looking for projects to fill in the gaps? If so, we might be looking for you.
Hello there, friends! As many of you know, Sarah and Sylvia have been running Ex Libris together since early 2012 and freelanced separately before then. With a lot of hard work, support, and some good old-fashioned luck, we’ve grown our … Continue reading
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Submitting in 2014
The New Year is a time for resolutions. For writers, these resolutions often involve the refining of craft, being more disciplined about their writing habits, or seeking out publication. While most of us can agree that it’s important to write … Continue reading
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Welcome, Loose Leaf Literary Agency!
Greetings and happy autumn to everyone. Things have been a bit on the busy side for the two of us lately, and we’re sorry we haven’t been around that much to fill you in on what’s been happening with us … Continue reading
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