The Creative Writing Blog

What is a literary agent and what do they do? Do I need an agent to publish my novel?

We’ve been tackling your questions on the publishing process this month, and are now turning from how to...

Are you ready to send your novel to literary agents and publishers? Are you sure?

Trust us when we say it’s a big mistake to send your novel out into the world before it’s really ready....

Finding an agent is a huge step on every writer’s journey and deciding who to send your manuscript to is one of the biggest hurdles to overcome. At The Novelry, we’re here to help. On...

If you’ve ever thought about getting yourself a literary agent, you’ve almost certainly looked into how you should put together your submissions package and write a cover letter for...

If you’re wondering how to write a book submission cover letter, first of all: congratulations! You’ve written a whole novel, and edited the completed manuscript so it’s ready to...

As writers, it’s natural to be curious about what literary agents and publishing houses are looking for. After all, securing a literary agent is something many of us who try our hand at ...

Keeping abreast of publishing trends is a great idea for writers, whether they dream of becoming self published authors or are more interested in having their story turned into print books via ...

Are you wondering how to open a novel? You’re not alone. It can be one of the biggest sticking points writers face – not least because it’s often what will grab (or not!) the...

If you’re thinking of writing a children’s book, or are interested in children’s literature, you might be curious to hear about what young readers – and the literary agents...

The Soho Agency is one of our roster of partner literary agencies to whom we pitch our authors’ finished novels. We’re very pleased and proud to work with this great team who represent...