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Category: The Publishing Process

When is it time to hire a professional editor?

August 18, 2020Leave a comment

My answer: It depends. Here are four questions you can ask yourself to gauge when hiring an editor may be the right choice for you.

Why I decided to enter Pitch Wars

September 10, 2019Leave a comment

This year I've decided to participate in Pitch Wars for a few key reasons. Check them out here and join me!

Why authors, readers AND publishers need new adult novels

June 13, 2019Leave a comment

New adult is hotly debated in the publishing industry with some deeming it already shelved. But we need novels aimed at older teens and twenty-somethings. Here's why.

How to stay sane while querying your novel

March 13, 2019Leave a comment

Querying can be tough on the psyche, but there's a few things you can do to keep from totally losing your mind while you wait.

So you have a literary agent… What’s next?

July 18, 2018Leave a comment

You've made one giant leap forward, but there's still work to do! So what exactly happens between signing with your literary agent and getting a book deal?

Do’s, Don’ts and Questions to Ask When A Literary Agent Calls

April 19, 2018June 12, 201820 Comments

It's one of the most exciting yet nerve-wracking phone call in your life. Make sure you are prepared with these tips and questions!

11 signs your novel is ready to submit

September 26, 2017June 12, 201812 Comments

You've slogged through the first draft, the second, and even the third. But the big question is how do you tell when your novel is finished?

Now what? Query strategies, etiquette and next steps

August 30, 2017June 12, 20183 Comments

Would you aimlessly send out job applications with no rhyme or reason? No, so you shouldn't query blindly either. Today I'm sharing strategies that worked really well, mistakes I made and tricks and tips I learned throughout my querying journey.

Deconstructing a successful query letter

August 15, 2017December 10, 20186 Comments

Breaking down friend and fellow author Kate Strawther's successful letter for four essential elements of query writing!

Querying 101: Everything you need to snag a literary agent

August 9, 2017June 12, 20188 Comments

Kicking off a new blog series on the submission pieces you need for the perfect query, strategy and next steps!

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