Here is another item of interest for all of you writers who think you are ready to query your novel

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Submission Tip Checklist: Double-Check These 16 Things Before Sending Your Book Out

The time has come. Your novel or memoir or book proposal is now complete. Not only is it complete, you've revised it several times and incorporated the critical ideas of peers and editors to make it better. You've developed a list of agents to target and researched each one.

You're ready. It's time to start the submission process and send out your work. But before you formally e-mail your book out to agents and editors, go down this checklist of dos and don'ts to make sure you've giving yourself and your submission the best chance possible: Learn all 16 things on my official Writers in the Storm guest column here.

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If you need help preparing a query letter for a book or script, feel free to contact me at ahicks4298@q.com

Knew Literary Agents

Anyone looking for a literary agent?  Here are two new agents. Their names were sent to me this morning:

2 New Agents Seeking Your Query NOW

Click on any name below to see the full mini-profile on the GLA Blog (with submission instructions). Good luck querying! 

1. Siobhan McBride of Serendipity Literary Agency

She is seeking: Siobhan is actively seeking voice driven narratives whether Fiction, Memoir, or Non-Fiction. She holds a strong interest in Literary and Gothic Fiction, Horror, Paranormal, Adult Dystopian, Mystery/Crime, Thrillers (bonus points if they're psychological), Historical, daring Young Adult, and narratives with philosophical undertones. For Memoir and Nonfiction titles, she seeks Investigative, True Crime, and dark/bizarre History. Siobhan enjoys the dark, macabre aspects of life where paranormal fiction and horror are viewed an under appreciated art forms deeply rooted in psychology, and looks for authors unafraid to delve into these inner workings of the human psyche.

2. Rachel Brooks of L. Perkins Agency

She is seeking: She is excited about representing all genres of young adult and new adult fiction, as well as adult romance. While she is looking for all sub-genres of romance, she is especially interested in romantic suspense and urban fantasy. She is also on the lookout for fun picture books. She's a fan of dual POVs, loves both print and ebooks, and has a soft spot for marketing-savvy writers.