Hey, Better Writers! You’ve written the novel, wrestled with your critique partners, and revised until your manuscript is a polished gem. Now, you’re ready to send it out into the world—cue the confetti—but wait… what’s this? Literary agents want a query letter, the first 10 pages, AND a synopsis? Hold up. How on earth are […]
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Hey, traditional publishing hopefuls! Still holding off on submitting your queries to literary agents? You’ve got your pitch down, your query letter is sparkling, but those opening pages… maybe not quite where you want them to be? Well, fear not! Here’s 5 strategies to hook an agent in 10 pages or less: 1. A compelling
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Hey, busy writers! Finally sending out those queries to agents? If not, what’s holding you back? Oh, yes, there’s so much to prepare—your query letter, your opening pages, a 1-2 page synopsis… And don’t forget that one thing that always trips us up: the pitch. You know, that 1-3 sentence summary of your 300-400-page manuscript?
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Hey, busy writers! Happy New Year! Whether you’re still riding the high of finishing that manuscript or you’re just diving into your new year goals, it’s time to talk about something that might have you feeling a little anxious—the query letter. You know, the all-important letter you send out to literary agents when you’re looking
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Got an idea yet? This week, we’ve been generating unique ideas by applying fun strategies that are bound to help you discover your next book idea. But how do you know if your current idea is a GOOD idea? Here’s 5 ways to know your book idea is golden: 1. Pitch to a handful of
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