After query letter tips, the second most popular question I get asked is: “How do I make myself agreeable in an agent’s eyes?”
It’s a great question. This is a personal business that’s all about great working relationships.
Firstly, you have to write a great manuscript, but secondly, how does an agent decide to work with someone after that?
7 Ways To Make Yourself An Easy Author to Work With:
1. Open to revisions
Right away, I know if an author is going to be a fit for me based on how they react to revision ideas. Agents are looking for writers that are open to feedback and collaboration. If I gave you an R&R did you connect with my notes? Did you ask questions that take my notes from suggestions to big picture changes that make the novel better?
2. Always wants to get better
A line I like to…
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Sam Sochacka 