Join Writing Association for Query Purposes?
Posted: June 18th, 2012, 6:58 pm
Hey Nathan -
Sorry if this question has been asked already, though I didn't see it on any other post:
Besides the invaluable help in editing or otherwise making connections to help get a prospective writer published, I'm wondering what your thought is on joining a writers' association (i.e. SCWBI, etc) just for the benefit of mentioning it in a query. Beneficial? It's obviously not going to be the only reason why an agent may request a ms., but it seems like it might help demonstrate to the agent that the query is a serious submission and that the author is willing to willing to network, etc. (I'm not recommending or referencing joining an association as a "ploy." Like others, I work full time and can't plan on attending all or most events - I'm just wondering if having the association membership mentioned in a query would be worth the fee to join. Does something like that normally tip the scale toward requesting a ms. verse passing?) Thoughts are appreciated - thanks.
Sorry if this question has been asked already, though I didn't see it on any other post:
Besides the invaluable help in editing or otherwise making connections to help get a prospective writer published, I'm wondering what your thought is on joining a writers' association (i.e. SCWBI, etc) just for the benefit of mentioning it in a query. Beneficial? It's obviously not going to be the only reason why an agent may request a ms., but it seems like it might help demonstrate to the agent that the query is a serious submission and that the author is willing to willing to network, etc. (I'm not recommending or referencing joining an association as a "ploy." Like others, I work full time and can't plan on attending all or most events - I'm just wondering if having the association membership mentioned in a query would be worth the fee to join. Does something like that normally tip the scale toward requesting a ms. verse passing?) Thoughts are appreciated - thanks.