by Virginia Lloyd | Jul 26, 2023 | Blog
After editing a lot of query letters, opening chapters, and other materials for aspiring authors, I decided to publish this guide for those making a submission to Curtis Brown Australia. As an Australian expat living in Brooklyn, I review a lot of submissions...
by Virginia Lloyd | Jun 7, 2022 | Publishing
Why comp titles are essential to a successful agent query letter — and how to find them If you’re writing a query letter to literary agents, comp titles are an overlooked but underestimated factor in the strength of your submission. All my clients who have...
by Virginia Lloyd | Dec 7, 2021 | Publishing
If you’ve landed on this page, chances are you want to write a nonfiction book and you’re wondering how to pitch a book idea to a literary agent. While it’s possible your idea occurred to you overnight in a flash of inspiration, it’s more likely you’ve...
by Virginia Lloyd | Nov 15, 2021 | Publishing
If you’re researching Australian book publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts and have decided to prepare a submission to Hachette Australia, you need to pay careful attention to the guidelines on the publisher’s website. This post is designed to help you...
by Virginia Lloyd | Oct 6, 2021 | Blog
LAST UPDATED: 7/23/2023 While it’s not essential to get a literary agent in Australia to land a traditional publishing deal, you’ll have a much stronger chance of success if you do. Consider this list of Australian literary agents a companion piece to my...