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In episode 2 of "Getting Published, with Jean Tennant," Jean explained how she was going about her search for an agent and shared her query letter with us.
In episode 3 of "Getting Published, with Jean Tennant," Jean reports back after having sent out several queries, and we share some listener feedback. Join Jean and Paula B. as we discuss:
* What's happened with the agent queries she's sent out
* Why she's tweaking her agent query letter, and how
* Why she's leery of overpolishing her work
* How she feels about following "the rules" writing experts lay down.
Jean also reads more excerpts from her work, which we discuss, and she releases chapter 2 for us to look at.
We invite you to offer your feedback on Jean's work by commenting on our blog or writing to Paula B. at paula at writingshow dot com. Or, stop by Jean's Web site and give her an atta girl.
In episode 3 of "Getting Published, with Jean Tennant," Jean reports back after having sent out several queries, and we share some listener feedback. Join Jean and Paula B. as we discuss:
* What's happened with the agent queries she's sent out
* Why she's tweaking her agent query letter, and how
* Why she's leery of overpolishing her work
* How she feels about following "the rules" writing experts lay down.
Jean also reads more excerpts from her work, which we discuss, and she releases chapter 2 for us to look at.
We invite you to offer your feedback on Jean's work by commenting on our blog or writing to Paula B. at paula at writingshow dot com. Or, stop by Jean's Web site and give her an atta girl.
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