My literary agent search is an interesting one. With social media nowadays, how I've done agent searches several years ago is far different. My research has even increased as I've come to the realization this time around that I need to spend some time finding out what agents want, whether or not they're open for submissions, and overall what their "platform" looks like.
One day, after I've signed with an agent and Beholder's Eye is published, I'll share the history of "how I found an agent." Now, I'll just tell you that it's an interesting world and far more connected with the use of social media.
Before I go, I must share a literary agent database I stumbled upon while listening to a podcast. It's called Agent Query. It seems to be another resource one can use for finding an agent.
What else have I been up to? Brainstorming and writing.
Not only do I have my ambitious 2013 goals set, I'm using my strategic strengths to plan for the immediate future. First up are 10 short stories, all of which have been written and edited, but now they need a thorough polish and then . . . well, let's cross that bridge when we come to it. I may decide to self-publish them or tack them into another self-publishing project I'm working on.
After that I have at least three more short stories I need to write, two science fiction short stories I need to edit, and then work on a novella--at least I think it's a novella. It's called "Guest of Honor," something inspired by my recent viewing of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
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Before I forget, I said before that I was possibly going to do NaNoWriMo in the early part of 2013. I still might do that, as November is typically a busy month for me. I will keep you posted.
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