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Many authors enter the “world of publishing” with little or no understanding the inner-workings of the “beast”. Often their books flounder due to lack of know-how on their part as well as lack of focus on the publishers. It is our goal here at the Van Diest Literary Agency to help you navigate through these issues to ensure the best possible outcome for your book projects.
Here are some ways we will help:
Secure your manuscript with a reputable publisher: Most of the reputable publishing houses no longer accept un-solicited manuscripts. With over 15 years experience in the industry, we have the contacts. We can put your manuscript in the "right" hands.
Negotiating the best deal to ensure your book’s greatest success: Most people find the prospect of negotiation, at the very least, an undesirable task, and more likely it's distasteful. We've been involved with thousands of contracts and know what's the best for the sale of your book.
Help you through the writing and editorial process: For most authors their book is their "baby". They have spent countless hours thinking, praying and struggling over the message. We know this and can help you deal with the stress associated with it.
Marketing and Sales: This is the most crucial aspect and is often overlooked in an author/agent relationship. Today traditional marketing approaches are not working. We will work with you and the publisher to insure that the most effective marketing approaches are used.
It’s the small stuff: It often doesn’t take a huge marketing budget to make a book successful. Many times it’s the small things that make or break it. It is our job to ensure every opportunity has been explored by the publisher.
We are actively looking to discover and bring to market a few new authors with fresh perspectives on timely subjects. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, manuscript, or if you just want to learn more about how we can help you, please see the contact page.
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