by Bee Clever Team | Viewpoint
The slush pile is home to some truly terrible manuscripts. Nevertheless, it’s where you’ll end up if you send unsolicited work to publishers or agents. This isn’t a bad thing in and of itself. You must get your work out there somehow. But you also must make sure your...
by Bee Clever Team | Viewpoint
You want to sell your screenplay or snag an agent, and you now that to get the in you need connections. But how do you get connections? Before you try anything too adventurous, you should consider these tried-and-true methods of getting your name out there. These...
by Bee Clever Team | Viewpoint
You know you need a powerful query letter to snag an agent. But how to start? How do you know what’s important to include and what isn’t? How do you even know what agents are looking for? Never fear, in this brief guide we’ll spill the beans. Let’s get started. What...
by Bee Clever Team | Viewpoint
Is your next book or screenplay really ready for showtime? As tempting as it is to get your work out there, you may benefit from doing some last-minute analysis. After all, you only get one chance at a good first impression. If you’ve taken the time to set up an...
by Bee Clever Team | Viewpoint
As a creative who wants to turn passion into dollars, it can be tempting to focus more on creating the product than on marketing it. But if you’re an indie author, you’re in business for yourself, and you must wear a lot of hats. You know you should build an author...
by Bee Clever Team | Viewpoint
You’re an author, and you believe in your work. You know you have what it takes to produce the kind of stories people want to read. You’ve homed in on your niche, you’ve procured the right tools and you’re ready to wow readers. There’s just one problem: you don’t know...