SHALLA ANSWERS

Hi writers, here's a question that's been emailed to me recently, maybe you're asking yourself the same thing...

Greeting Shalla,

I am a new authoress searching for an agent to represent me and my work but I have a question pertaining to genre's.

I'm having trouble finding the right genre that fits my book which is more like women's fiction, a little romantic, a little sexy. Any advice that you may have would greatly appreciated.

**Is it pertinent to mention in my query's bio that I'm a blog writer? Does it make a difference?


SHALLA ANSWERS


hi,

What some agents have told me is that they usually decide on the final genre the work will be sold as.

I'd say, join RWA (romance writers of america) go to their chapter meetings, nearest you, and also attend their annual convention. You'll meet literary agents there you can talk to and sell your work to.

It's so subjective, writing, some may find it interesting that you're a blogger, other may think badly of you for even mentioning it. I'd say, mention your published work that has been approved by someone else, someone credible, like a magazine, newspaper, etc.

Best!

Shalla

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