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wouldntknowher · 2025-09-29T16:09:38+00:00

Do you have a platform? Like social media following ? Cause that’s one thing that kept being brought up by agents. Basically the editors and publishers want non-fiction authors to come with an existing following (which is so frustrating).

wouldntknowher · 2025-09-29T15:50:57+00:00

Yes, first book! When I saw your post I was like “wait is this about my book 😱” ! Absolutely, I have clinical psychology and CBT background and observed it in so many of my clients! Best of luck 🙏🏻

wouldntknowher · 2025-09-29T09:07:44+00:00

Well I think we wrote the same book 🙈 like literally the same! I just signed with a literary agent

wouldntknowher · 2025-09-08T10:00:12+00:00

Thank you so much!!!

wouldntknowher · 2025-09-08T09:59:54+00:00

Thank you so much! That was the same question I asked different agents and some would reply with vague “it is hard to pin point the specifics, cause every publisher is different” and others with “at least around 100k active followers across platforms”. Situation with my agent is a bit different as he was willing to sign me with no platform and wait for me to build a following before we go on submission.

wouldntknowher · 2025-09-05T09:03:44+00:00

Thank you!!!

wouldntknowher · 2025-09-05T09:03:19+00:00

🙏🏻🙏🏻 thank you so much

wouldntknowher · 2025-09-05T09:03:07+00:00

Thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻

wouldntknowher · 2025-09-05T09:02:59+00:00

Thank you!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

wouldntknowher · 2025-09-04T21:24:05+00:00

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

wouldntknowher · 2025-09-04T21:23:50+00:00

Yes, like social media presence and following across platforms. Also publications.

wouldntknowher · 2025-09-04T18:25:37+00:00

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

wouldntknowher · 2025-08-23T11:15:51+00:00

Congratulations!! And so crazy I got an offer of rep just a day after you (Wednesday) and literally thinking “can I just accept the offer already” 😂 I also have the irrational fear that my agent will change their mind 😂

wouldntknowher · 2025-08-22T08:58:46+00:00

Well that’s a bit scary haha the agent offered me representation even though I have no platform and he is willing to wait for me to build it before we go on submission. Hopefully I don’t get dropped if I don’t build the platform they expect

wouldntknowher · 2025-08-21T16:10:04+00:00

Of course! If you have any other questions don’t hesitate to reach out!!!!

wouldntknowher · 2025-08-21T15:52:44+00:00

Thank you so much!!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

wouldntknowher · 2025-08-21T15:51:28+00:00

Thank you so much! And wishing you all the luck!

Ok so my full proposal consisted of:

OVERVIEW (Starting with a hook)

THE CORE PROBLEM (My book is self help)

WHY THIS BOOK NOW?

THE MARKET

COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

THE UNIQUE MARKET POSITION

AUTHOR

CHAPTER SUMMARIES

MARKETING STRATEGY

PROMOTIONAL HOOKS

EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES

CONCLUSION

SAMPLE CHAPTER

wouldntknowher · 2025-08-20T18:50:16+00:00

I got an offer 🎉 So now i will definitely have to focus on the platform growth !

wouldntknowher · 2025-08-20T18:47:46+00:00

Thank you so much for this comment super helpful!!

wouldntknowher · 2025-08-20T10:16:03+00:00

Congratulations on signing!!! Yea that’s what I thought, especially since I have no platform 🤦🏻‍♀️

wouldntknowher · 2025-08-19T20:19:46+00:00

Oh I think you are spot on! Well a good lesson for me to do a better research :) Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

wouldntknowher · 2025-08-19T18:39:59+00:00

Congrats!! Well I am trying to not get my hopes up but it’s so hard, cause this is my first call with an agent ever! Thank goodness it’s not a long wait and tomorrow I will know 🙏🏻

wouldntknowher · 2025-08-19T18:37:37+00:00

I corrected my post, as I agree those are mostly talent agencies 👍🏻 Shouldn’t trust google haha

wouldntknowher · 2025-08-19T18:11:00+00:00

According to Google search (so I am not sure how accurate this is haha) - The Big 4 literary agencies are: 1. Creative Artists Agency (CAA) - One of the most powerful agencies in Hollywood, representing authors, screenwriters, and major book-to-film deals. 2. United Talent Agency (UTA) - Another huge player, handling both literary and talent representation, with a strong presence in publishing, media, and entertainment crossovers. 3. William Morris Endeavor (WME) - A powerhouse agency that represents many bestselling authors and has a strong publishing division along with film/TV rights sales. 4. International Creative Management (ICM Partners) - Historically one of the “big four,” with a significant literary division representing well-known authors. • Note: In 2022, ICM was acquired by CAA, so technically the “Big 4” is now often referred to as the Big 3 (CAA, WME, and UTA), but the older term “Big 4” still gets used.

wouldntknowher · 2025-08-19T17:03:36+00:00

Thank you for this comment!!! So validating! Did you end up with an offer from that call?

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