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Posted on February 9, 2015December 7, 2018 by Lizzy Kremer

Here I am, in your house: Editorial Interference

When I am asked if I edit my authors' work, I say that I do, but that's not quite how it feels. Editing (in my imagination) is an organised, professional activity involving sharp pencils and methodical thinking. My clients' talented editors do inspired work with text to elevate every book to the very best form…

Posted on February 2, 2015December 7, 2018 by Lizzy Kremer

The Art of the Compliment Sandwich: Praise

It's tough out there, as all publishers will tell you. Fewer shops in which to sell books, fewer promotional slots to win, lots of other TV and gaming product to compete with. But the good news is that books can still sell and sell for sure, if you have the right book at the right…

Posted on January 19, 2015December 7, 2018 by Lizzy Kremer

The Second Best Answer in Show Business: Rejection

The first rejection letter I drafted as a literary agent's assistant was written in hand-wringing apology and consolation. My boss accepted it pretty much as it stood: that is, once he had casually, brutally, deleted every single regret, compliment and word of encouragement. "They'll only be back," he advised sagely. "To argue, or to try…

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