For anyone who has tried the traditional publishing route: Did you mention your blog in your query letters?
I know mine wouldn’t be any solid proof that there is a market for my work (although I think there is), but it does give examples of my other work and my writing style. Or would this put off a literary agent or publisher?
Part of the problem is is that I don’t have an extensive publishing history yet. I’ve had one short story published in the Barbaric Yawp, but that’s it.
Through my research so far I’ve also realized that “unsolicited” doesn’t necessarily mean they only accept queries directly from the literary agency, although these often go hand-in-hand. Unsolicited seems to just imply that you should write the query letter first and not send them the entire manuscript.
i think i would mention the blog. i can’t see how it would hurt, but then again i’m not in the business.
I agree, it probably wouldn’t hurt. Thnx!
If your blog is an apt reflection of you as a writer, then mention it by all means. If it is more personal, half-hearted, or unedited, then I’d keep it to myself.
Thanks for the advice!
In my publishing experience, I would only mention a blog if it had sufficient proof of a platform (such as, the blog is directed at your works, so your followers can be seen as potential “fans” and buyers of your piece.) I’d also call it a marketing website, rather than a blog, because it sounds more professional, and it shows the agent that you’re willing to do significant work outside what you’re paid for.
I hope this helps.
~SAT
It does, thanks! You bring up great points.
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