One of my favorite agents in the world, Chris Richman of Upstart Crow Literary, has posted an extensive wish list for queries in the New Year. Here's the top:Genuinely hilarious: Humor is tough. I get it. It’s also incredibly subjective. I’ve found, though, that because I say I’m looking for funny books for boys, I... Continue Reading →
Good beginnings: two agents discuss
Chris Richman and Michael Stearns of Upstart Crow Literary have started a series of podcasts on the craft of writing. This is what they have to say about books with strong beginnings.
Michael Stearns starts new literary agency
Alice Pope reports this morning that Michael Stearns, who spoke at our spring conference, has left Firebrand to start a new agency, Upstart Crow Literary. The agency opens its doors the first week of August.Read her post here. (Chris Richman and Danielle Chiotti are going with Michael.)
One Writer’s Successful Query Process
Read how children's author Shaun David Hutchinson researched and hooked his agent, Chris Richman at Firebrand Literary. This is a great case study of how it can be done.