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    The Art of #TwitterPitching

    March 24, 2016
    Whether it’s #MSWL, #PitMad or #DVpit, Twitter pitching is all the rage and a great way to catch an agent’s attention.  I recently did a workshop focused entirely on how to pitch for twitter and blog contests and I liked READ MORE

    What Is The Difference Between a Query Letter and a Synopsis?

    April 9, 2015
    As an agent, one of the most common questions I get from authors who are getting ready to query is “what is the difference between a query letter and a synopsis?” Though they have some marked similarities, these two tools READ MORE

    Top 5 Books I’m Looking Forward to Reading in 2015

    February 19, 2015
    As an agent, I am always reading both for pleasure and to keep up with market trends. It is a great way to relax at home, check this out if you don't believe me! My clients often ask me for reading suggestions so they can keep up as well. I thought I'd share my top READ MORE

    Six Simple Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Writing Group

    January 16, 2015
    So you read last week's blog post about New Year's resolutions for writers and have joined or started a writing group. Awesome! Of course, you want to take advantage of the benefits of being in a writer's group and really polish those writing skills. Here are some simple tips to help you focus your time READ MORE

    Get to Know the Agent: Shira Hoffman

    November 25, 2014
    Hi all and welcome to our first M&O company blog post!  We’ll be posting here regularly with interviews, publishing advice, features from our assistants, and answers to commonly asked questions (among other topics) so check back every week for updates. READ MORE