Pen to Print: Insider Tips with Creative Media Agency

We are thrilled that Laurie has joined our CMA Team! Megan sits down with our new associate agent, Laurie, to talk about her background, MSWL, and advice for querying authors.

Once you've landed the book deal and start the editing process, it's time to think about promotion! Paige, Haley, Shannon, and Megan go over timelines, building an audience, and pub day.

Paige, Haley, Shannon, and Megan chat all about what authors should expect once they have an offer. From multiple book deals to contract clauses you need to pay attention to, they cover it all.

This week, Megan sits down with our Fall Interns to discuss CMA's internship, their tips on breaking into the industry, and what surprised them most about agenting.

We're back discussing the submission process! In this episode we go over the many different outcomes, the role of the agent, and what an author should expect when they go on submission.

You asked and we answered! This week Megan, Shannon, Haley, and Paige answer questions submitted to our Instagram as well as common questions we receive or see floating around the writing community. From when to query an agent to things to avoid in a query, we tackle it all.

This episode we are flipping the script! Haley Casey interviews Megan Frayser on her journey to publishing, manuscript wishlist, and favorite book tropes.

Last week we chatted all about the fiction revision process. This week is all about the nonfiction revision process!

We're back and excited to talk you through the revision process! Paige, Haley, Shannon, and Megan take you through revising your manuscript with your agent after receiving an offer of representation.

This week's episode is all about the submission process. What is the author's role? What is the agent's role? And when should an author start working on their next book?  Paige, Shannon, Haley, and Megan answer all of these questions and more. 

This week is a Q&A episode with Shannon! She talks about her favorite series, what ever book needs, and advice for authors who are currently querying. 

After you accept an offer of representation, you may be wondering what to expect. What's an agency agreement? Do I pay my agent? How frequently can I reach out to my agent? This week Paige, Shannon, Haley, and Megan cover the ins and outs of the author-agent relationship. 

This week is a Q&A episode with Haley Casey! Megan and Haley chat about her childhood love of reading, the first story she wrote, and her advice for current authors. 

So you've submitted your query, received a request for the full manuscript, and now see an offer of representation email sitting in your inbox. What should you expect to happen next? Join Paige, Shannon, Haley, and Megan as they discuss the offer of representation phone call, important questions you should consider, and the etiquette of reaching out to other agents. 

As writers (and agents) rejection is part of the process. The real question is what to do with that rejection. Paige, Haley, Shannon, and Megan discuss what to do when you receive a rejection, how to move forward, and tips for improving your query. 

This week Megan sits down with Paige Wheeler to ask her questions about her career, the publishing industry, and what advice she has for writers. Paige also shares that her love of reading started with buying books at the grocery store! If you have any questions for Paige that Megan didn't ask, please email us at assistant@cmalit.com. 

It's time to talk about queries! Is there a particular format you should follow? What should you include in your query? Is word count a deal breaker? Join Megan, Paige, Shannon, and Haley as they dive into the dos and don'ts of query letters. 

As you finalize your manuscript, you may find yourself wondering what the next step is towards traditional publication. Often times, the answer is finding literary representation! Paige, Shannon, Haley, and Megan go over the role of an agent, why you need one, and how to find one. 

Welcome to the first episode of Pen to Print: Insider Tips with Creative Media Agency! We thought we would kick off this season by first introducing ourselves. Paige, Shannon, and Haley discuss their backgrounds, how they came into agenting, some of their reading preferences, and what you can expect this season.