When Should You Query Literary Agents? Expert Tips to Get Noticed | Ep. 25
In this episode of The Author's Edge, Allison Lane tackles a frequently asked question among aspiring authors: "Should I wait to query agents?" Allison emphasizes that agents are always working and ready to find captivating projects. She shares her insider tips for querying effectively, including the importance of a polished proposal, how to navigate the submission process, and why marketing starts long before your book hits the shelves.
Allison also discusses the power of setting audacious goals and recommends a must-read book to inspire you to think bigger about your career and writing journey.
🎧 Learn when to query literary agents—and how to do it with confidence, so you’re not waiting when you could be moving forward.
What You'll Learn:
- Why “waiting” to query agents could be a missed opportunity.
- The truth about agents’ availability during the holiday season.
- The importance of submitting only when your query and proposal are exceptional.
- Why your marketing plan matters before you even sign with an agent.
- How to avoid the surge of queries after the new year by taking action now.
- A practical guide to setting big, audacious goals for your writing career.
Resources mentioned:
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Book Recommendation: 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. https://a.co/d/gxHNUYG
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Allison’s LinkedIn Learning course: How to Think Bigger About Your Career: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/how-to-think-bigger-about-your-career
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Allison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonlanelit
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🎧 Learn when—and how—to query literary agents with confidence.
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