Are you ready to take your writing career to the next level? David Farland, the New York Times bestselling author of over 50 novels and mentor to successful authors like Stephenie Meyer and James Dashner, shares his expert advice on landing a literary agent
Today’s question comes from Youtube user Korythebor who asks, “Where is the best place to find legitimate agents?”
In this video, I’ll talk to you about how to not only find an agent, but also an editor and a publisher to get your book published today!
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The Path to Publishing Success
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Master Your Reading Fundamentals
Farland’s first rule is absolute: “If you don’t love reading, don’t get in this business at all.” This fundamental requirement has shaped his entire approach to teaching and mentoring. -
Write What You Love – Strategically
While following your passion is crucial, Farland emphasizes that you should write what you love but then figure out how to write it for a wider audience. His own experience proves this point – after writing cyberpunk and science fiction for years, he finally wrote the fantasy novel he’d always dreamed of as a birthday present to himself. -
Transport Your Readers
One of Farland’s key principles is that successful books must transport readers to another time and place. This is consistently true among all top 50 novels. He explains that emotional transport is actually a science, though it’s so complex it takes hours to fully explain.
Happy writing!
