Author Salon is a new concept in finding representation for aspiring authors. Serious writers who have written both fiction and nonfiction manuscripts often start looking for representation in the form of a literary agent when their manuscripts are complete or near completion. For many, it's a daunting task, as most people are familiar with the endless rejections writers receive when trying to find representation.
Most writers endure years of querying both agents and publishing house editors to no avail. Years of standard rejections and no responses often drive aspiring authors to give up.
However, the concept of the online community emerged with the advent of social networks, which as we all know, skyrocketed to household name popularity. People connected with coworkers, friends and family, so why not have writers connect with other writers?
Author Salon takes this idea of an online writers community one step further by serving a greater purpose: finding representation.
An Online Community to Find Literary Agents
Author Salon serves as an online community where serious writers can connect. When accepted into Author Salon, a writer sets up a Profile, where s/he lists specific details about her/his fiction or nonfiction manuscript. For example, the writer must list her/his bio, credentials and a synopsis of the book, among a host of other details such as prose elements, narrative specifics and writing samples. Profiles are not accessible to the public, only to other members of Author Salon.
When the writer fills out a complete Profile, at that point s/he must pass through three critique stages in order to be viewed by agents and publishing house editors. Once the writer passes the final stage, which is judged by Author Salon's editorial board, agents and editors will receive the green light to review the writer's work. If they are interested, they will contact the writer.
More than Literary Agents and Publishing House Editors
Another great resource of the Author Salon community is serious writers can "friend" each other, similar to Facebook, and view and comment on Profiles. They have access to social media features such as: uploading videos, music and photos; critique space and blog apps; and privacy settings.
For serious writers, it's a "back door" to increasing chances to find literary representation or catching the attention of publishing house editors.
If writers would like to know more about this opportunity, visit www.AuthorSalon.com.
Jennifer Ciotta - Jennifer Ciotta is the author of I, Putin (Vladimir Putin novel): http://vladimirputinnovel.com.
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