There is a three-part process to peddling a novel (a novel is a book that is not born from a Tumblr), according to Awl columnist Matthew Gallaway. Here is step two: "Write a 'query letter' in which you describe 1) your reason for writing a particular agent and 2) a summary of the book. The entire letter should not be more than 2.5 paragraphs; keep it polite and professional without any gimmicks. (E.g., do not include your photograph or even a 'cock shot.')" Oh. My bad!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
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And if my book is about my cock?
A subtle watermark spells class AND clarifies it for anyone who thinks it is just a dysphemism and not to be taken literally.
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http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/i/nysdhouse/brigid/P1010541.jpg
Balk?
That's no excuse:
http://books.google.com/books?id=NlfRBqZGU8IC&dq=henry+miller+crazy+cock
I still say: make 'em work a little for it.
Ur pic gets mine.
Cf. Hung by Scott Poulson-Bryant, who once told me he said hello to Denzel Washington at a party but of course didn’t “wantâ€Â him because “he’s straight.†(I had to call his extension from outside his door to get him to open said door. Then we had a conversation that was as delightful as I have suggested here.)
Remember the time when Vibe and Scott Poulson-Bryant were important cultural touchstones?
I've found it often helps to include a ransom note.
I thought all you had to do is run for something and lose.
The young man in that picture is clearly confusing how to get a book published with how to get ahead in Hollywood.
Or at least reality TV. I would kill to see what people sent in for Jersey Shore.
I doubt the kid in the picture would make the Jersey Shore cut. More like the Effete Ectomorph Weekend Summer Rental Near the Russian River Variety Hour.
Lots of Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)!
I'd still do 'im.