Feb 6, 2017
I’m a fan of reputable writing contests because I see them as a milestone on a writer’s career path. Imagine what it must feel like to finally put your book idea on a page (or 350 pages) and then show that work to strangers. Frightening! Exhilarating! That...
Jan 9, 2017
One of the joys of being an agent is getting to read a bunch of romance novels. When I’m searching for clients, I come across a lot of intentional (and unintentional) tropes as plot devices. This is common in category romance, but tropes can be used for any...
Dec 14, 2016
December marks the beginning of the end of 2016. The year brought a mixed bag, but writers should look at these final weeks a different way: the prep-period before contests. Contests give you an opportunity to get a sample of your work in the hands of multiple judges...
Nov 21, 2016
Your best friend, good friend, church friend, neighbor’s cousin, brother-in-law… Someone in your social circle works as a literary agent. Here are some things to consider: Don’t use personal social media to ask the agent if they’ve...
Oct 27, 2016
Don’t you just love October? I’ve had the best week so far! Today, I’m happy to officially announce Karly Caserza has been promoted to Literary Assistant. Karly previously joined Fuse Literary as my intern. She’s been invaluable to me, and I...
