by Robin Colucci | Oct 21, 2021 | Become an Author, The Publishing Industry
If you’ve finished your book proposal, and you’re getting ready to pitch to literary agents, this is a must-read. For many first-time authors, the literary agent matchmaking process can be a mine field, with lots of spots where you can inadvertently “step in it”...
by Robin Colucci | Aug 13, 2021 | Become an Author, The Publishing Industry
Everyone knows that to claim full authority status as an expert in your field, you need to author a book. And the way to publish with the most prestige is to land a deal with a traditional publisher. For new authors, the process of getting a literary agent and book...
by Robin Colucci | Jun 3, 2021 | Become an Author, Grow Your Biz, Most Read
A woman I had known for a matter of hours invited me to stay at her house in LA for a week. She wanted to throw a dual birthday party for her and me. Sounds like an odd situation, right? I mean, she was friendly enough, but I wouldn’t exactly call us close. Especially...
by Robin Colucci | May 20, 2021 | Become an Author, The Publishing Industry
If you’ve ever sent a query to a literary agent who rejected your proposal, you might have been tempted to tell yourself that the agent was “mean” or “just didn’t get it.” And while that point of view makes a soothing balm for the ego, it will not get you a different...
by Robin Colucci | Apr 1, 2021 | Become an Author, Grow Your Biz
As a young Black man growing up in Brockton, Massachusetts, Greg Fernandes faced an identity crisis. From fourth to eighth grade, he had attended private schools, and as a classically trained violinist, he was a star. But when he transferred to Brockton’s public high...
by Robin Colucci | Mar 1, 2021 | Become an Author
When Dr. Donna Marks, an educator, concierge psychotherapist, and addiction counselor, started submitting her book, Exit the Maze: One Addiction, One Cause, One Cure, for awards in the summer of 2020, little did she expect to be inundated with letters of...
