5 Points To Better Understand Genres and Subgenres

When you go to a bookstore or traditional library, the novels are sorted by category, and then author’s last name. … More

7 Ways Writers Handle Rejection

I got a LOT of form rejections last year, that pushed me into taking a break from querying. I’m currently embracing options #4 and #3, but contemplating #5, #6, and #7. Which methods have you tried?

The 13 Types of Responses Writers Get When Querying Agents

Rejection hurts. When an agent rejects my work, I always want to know why — is it not right for them, bad timing, or is it something I can actually fix. So, I’ve tried to get really skilled at reading between the lines of rejection letters. Spoiler alert: they’re usually NOT going to give you a reason.

The 5 Components of a Query Letter

I know, I talk a lot about queries and the querying process. You may have even heard me say most of this before, but I’ve decided to break it out again in a clean format. Because?

Query letters are hard.

Also? I made a nifty infographic!

9 Terms All Querying Authors Should Know

If you want to be traditionally published, you’re gonna need an agent. Which means — you need to query an agent. Here are 9 terms you’re gonna run into.

Querying is the Worst

While I rewrite query letters for fun, writing my own is basically the worst. Here are a few reasons why writing your own query letter sucks, and a few things that query letter needs in it.

Don’t Self-Publish That Book 6 Minutes After You Finish Drafting It!

Recently, I was celebrating the anniversary of the time I finished rough drafting my first full manuscript, and a friend told me that I’d lost 8 years of royalties and should really finish it! He was trying to be encouraging and supportive, but instead, all I really have is a pile of justifications.

Now, I’m not saying you should wait as long as I have before putting your book out into the world, but there are a few reasons why you might wait before publishing.

Here are the 10 reasons I haven’t published yet. Tell me about YOUR publishing journey. How is it going?

How To Make Sure That Literary Agent or Publisher Is Legit!

Publishing, as an industry, is a labor of love for most of us. You just have to be wary of the agent or publisher who’s in over their head, and the scammers looking to use you for a quick buck.

Do you have any warnings I’ve missed?
Any horror stories to add to my list of things to watch out for?