
Straight talk from inside a literary agency on what actually gets manuscripts signed — and what gets them rejected. From Mangus Literary Group: real submission strategy, editor insights, and the querying truths most writers never hear until it’s too late.
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As an agent It is my practice to ask for ten pages of the best writing of any manuscript.
Usually that is the first ten pages and I read the first pages the way a doctor triages a patient.
Fast, honest, and without a slow buildup. If th...
From the desk of Jeffrey Mangus, Literary agent, Mangus Literary Group
“Look, I think your book is strong. The writing is great, but I have to pass at this time.
Trust me, as an agent, that’s not...
I get this question from almost every client the week after we go on submission: "So what happens now?"
Here is the answer. Your proposal doesn't land on one desk and get a yes or no. As an agent, I vet every editor, build relationships, k...
When I first found an agent for my book, AMPOSSIBLE, the first question asked was, “How big is your platform?”
I got a lump in my throat. My proposal was strong, well-prepped, well-written, and ready. My manuscript was written, edited, cl...
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