iWriterly is a hybrid book publishing resource for genre fiction with how-to videos on traditional publishing and self-publishing.
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If you want to be traditionally published, then you will have to decide when to query literary agents. But how do you know when you’re ready? In this video, literary agent Megan Manzano and Meg LaTorre of iWriterly will run through the 10 questions you should ask before querying. https://youtu.be/O89f-bm_R2E SOURCES REFERENCED IN … Continue reading iWriterly Video: How to Know When You’re Ready to Query | Ft. Literary Agent Megan Manzano
One of aspiring authors’ biggest fears is signing with a bad literary agent. In this video, literary agent Kaitlyn Johnson and Meg LaTorre of iWriterly run through the 10 ways to figure out whether or not the agent you want to query—or an agent you have the call with—is a bad literary agent OR a … Continue reading iWriterly Video: 10 Ways to Identify a Bad Literary Agent (Schmagent) | Ft. Lit Agent Kaitlyn Johnson
Let's talk about the 10 BEST fantasy tropes. https://youtu.be/QfQtKSCGepc SOURCES REFERENCED IN THIS VIDEO iWriterly Video: 10 Overdone Fantasy Tropes (That Literary Agents Are Tired of Seeing) Nevernight by Jay Kristoff Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff The Savior's Champion by Jenna Moreci Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire The Way of Kings (Stormlight … Continue reading iWriterly Video: 10 Best Fantasy Tropes
There are certain “publishers” or “presses” that you should NEVER publish your book with. But how can you identify a shady publisher? In this video, Meg LaTorre of iWriterly talks about the difference between vanity presses and self-publishing service companies (also called SPSCs). Topics covered in this video: What is a vanity press? What is … Continue reading iWriterly Video: PUBLISHING SCAMS: Vanity Presses vs. Self-Publishing Service Companies (SPSC)
If you want to traditionally publish your book, you might be wondering, what type of literary agent is best for you? In this video, literary agent Kaitlyn Johnson and Meg LaTorre of iWriterly will run through the 10 questions to ask yourself to figure out what type of literary agent you need. Topics discussed (in … Continue reading iWriterly Video: What Type of Literary Agent Do You Need? | Interview with Literary Agent Kaitlyn Johnson
Have you written a fantasy novel and you’re wondering if your story is as unique as you think? Or maybe you're wondering why literary agents haven't requested more pages. In this video, Meg LaTorre of iWriterly breaks down 10 overdone fantasy tropes (that literary agents are tired of seeing). https://youtu.be/d_tay0X7mFI SOURCES REFERENCED … Continue reading iWriterly Video: 10 Overdone Fantasy Tropes (That Literary Agents Are Tired of Seeing)
If you have a book coming out soon, you might be wondering how you can plan a book launch that engages your readers and sells books. Or perhaps you have launched books in the past and want to have a more successful launch for your next book. In this video, Meg LaTorre of iWriterly is … Continue reading iWriterly Video: How to Plan a Successful Book Launch | Ft. Jenna Moreci and Sacha Black
Do agents provide feedback after a partial or full request? Should you have a prologue? Should you have your work copyrighted before sending it to beta readers or querying? How much should you edit your book before querying a literary agent? In this video, literary agent Megan Manzano and Meg LaTorre, host of iWriterly, will … Continue reading iWriterly Video: Traditional Publishing Q&A Ft. Literary Agent Megan Manzano
In this video, Meg LaTorre shares six reasons why rejections from literary agents and editors aren’t always bad. https://youtu.be/OHj5tmkTFcU SOURCE REFERENCED IN THIS VIDEO Common New Writer Mistake: You Are Not the Exception to the Rule RELATED iWRITERLY VIDEOS IS YOUR BOOK READY TO PUBLISH? | How a Literary Agent/Editor Knows Your … Continue reading iWriterly Video: Why Rejections From Literary Agents & Editors Aren’t Always Bad
How can self-published authors get their books into libraries in the US? In this iWriterly video, Meg LaTorre interviews a librarian from the Sparta Library to answer that very question. One super cool thing about this interview is that David Costa from the Sparta Library looks into the library's database to see what indie authors' … Continue reading iWriterly Video: How Can Self-Published Authors Get Their Books Into Libraries in the US?
