Sarah Bullen of The Writing Room - Literary Matchmaking: How Books Find Their Perfect Publisher with a Book Agent

Sarah Bullen is a multi-published author, writing coach, and literary agent, leading international writing mentorships. She is the author of Write your Book in 100 Days and works with authors as a book coach and agent. Over the last two decades, she has had over 180 books published by writers she has mentored. She has held editorial roles across books, magazines, and literary agencies. Her expertise in writing and publishing provides invaluable guidance to aspiring authors, helping them develop their craft, structure their stories, and navigate the publishing world.

In this episode:

• The insider secrets of literary agent selection
• Differences between fiction and non-fiction manuscript submissions
• How to create a compelling book proposal
• Understanding the publishing industry's inner workings
• Strategies for becoming a successful published author
• The importance of online presence for writers
• Navigating the traditional publishing landscape

Resources mentioned:

• The Writing Room mentorship: https://www.thewritingroom.co.za/author-mentorship
• International writing retreats: https://www.internationalwritingretreats.com/
• Online author platforms
• Book proposal guidelines
• Genre-specific writing conventions
• Publishing industry networking

Book recommendations:

• The Ghost Ship by Colleen Dolan: https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Ship-Fire-Colleen-Dolan/dp/1637776365
• The Authority Gap by Marianne Seacart: https://www.maryannsieghart.com/the-authority-gap/

Connect with Sarah:

• Website: http://www.thewritingroom.co.za/
• Alternative Website: https://www.internationalwritingretreats.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahbullenwritingroom/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahbullenwritingroom/
• LinkedIn: https://za.linkedin.com/in/sarahbullenwritingcoach

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