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« on: January 24, 2009, 10:27:59 PM » |
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Please forgive me in advance if I am posting this in the wrong place! I write 'guided writing journals' and I am wanting to entice a literary agent of my own. My problem is I cannot seem to find an agent that specializes in writing journals. I want an agent but do I need one? I am hoping that someone out there would represent me but not sure if there are any out there that would be interested in something such as a writing journal full of prompts. Please point me in the right direction if you have a clue, I'm new and about ready to pull my hair out!  |
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« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2009, 11:18:27 PM » |
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I'm not really familiar with non fiction literary agents, but hopefully someone on the boards is. Good luck on your journey. Sounds like a cool idea.
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« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2009, 11:48:41 PM » |
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Oh thank you so much! Journaling is an obsessive passion for me and I'm always looking for creative new ways to bring out people's innermost thoughts. I hope there is someone out there for me! I am so excited (can you tell!) to be on the board and looking forward to meeting everyone here and learning more about what you all write!
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« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2009, 12:12:07 AM » |
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Have you written your proposal yet?
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« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2009, 08:54:04 AM » |
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 Hi Private Pen. I'm also a NF guy. Perhaps it would be helpful to others (at least it would be to me) to describe 'guided writing journals'. I googled it and didn't get too far. But I'm not really in the writing business so what do I know? Did you introduce youself on the Welcome thread? I gave you your 1st karma! newday11
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« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2009, 09:43:11 AM » |
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Hi NewDay... what's a Karma? No, I need to go introduce myself.. just haven't made it over there yet! Will probably do that on Monday! Well, you probably already know what a writing journal is.. it is basically a book full of lines that you fill with your thoughts etc. A guided journal is a writing journal with writing prompts. I am finishing up a series of 'Memory Books' of sorts that provide the writer with prompts to help them remember and record all the little things about a lost loved one that they do not want to forget. Does that make sense?
And to answer the other question, I have not done a proposal just yet. I am new to the whole thing. I know how to write, I know what I WANT to write and I know (for the most part) how to typeset my manuscripts. However, I do not know how to get everything rolled up and taken care of once it is written. I have researched and all signs point to finding a literary agent. I am open to any and all advice and I appreciate how nice everyone around here is!!!
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« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2009, 11:12:28 AM » |
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See the karma 2 points under your newbie one star? Other Qters can give you karma points for whatever reason. You can give karma in a little while. What is karma: you decide! newday11
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« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2009, 10:12:43 PM » |
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Just to share, I got an email from another writer that suggested that though there may be no agents specifically representing 'guided' journals that I might try the broader genre. For example, if the journal I write is catered more to a 'married' couple I might try finding an agent who represents works in family/relationships etc. Just tossing that information out there just in case it is useful to anyone else!!
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