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Breaking Up with Your Literary Agent: How and When to Change Agents traditional publishing Feb 20, 2025

In traditional publishing, your literary agent is your most important partner. The right agent can help you polish your manuscript, pitch your book to editors, secure a lucrative publishing deal, and ...

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Tips for Debut Authors: What to Expect in Your Publishing Debut Year self publishing traditional publishing Sep 26, 2024

Congrats! It’s finally here—the release of your debut book! But now what? Do you post about your book on social media? Look for influencers? Hire a publicist? Do you read reviews on Amazon or Goodre...

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Top 5 Reasons Manuscripts Get Rejected by Literary Agents and Publishers getting published traditional publishing Jun 27, 2024

All authors get rejected. This is common knowledge in the publishing industry, but that doesn't make being rejected by agents any more fun. If you're hoping to publish your novel traditionally, you ma...

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Navigating the Revise and Resubmit Process: A Guide for Querying Literary Agents and Submission getting published traditional publishing May 30, 2024

If you're hoping to be traditionally published, you likely already know that you first must query literary agents. You may already be bracing yourself for rejection letters and eagerly awaiting offe...

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How to Handle Bad Book Reviews: Tips for Dealing with Negative Reader Feedback getting published productivity self publishing traditional publishing Apr 18, 2024

Congratulations! You've published your book, and it's now out in the world, ready to be read and reviewed by your audience. The book ratings pour in, and the excitement inside you builds as you see ...

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How to Write a Book Proposal: 3 Tips for Writing a Proposal That Sells getting published traditional publishing Jan 18, 2024

If you're a fiction writer who hopes to get your book published, you likely know that you'll need a finished book and a literary agent before you can get a book deal with a publishing house. But if ...

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What are Comp Titles? Tips for Pitching Your Story getting published marketing self publishing traditional publishing Dec 21, 2023

If you’ve ever tried to pitch your novel to an agent, publisher, or writing contest, you’ve probably been asked to compare it to other existing works, to give readers a better idea of your book. Com...

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How to Write a Synopsis for Your Novel getting published marketing self publishing traditional publishing Dec 07, 2023

Your manuscript is ready to query, you have a list of agents to contact, and you’re ready to draft the all-important query letter. As you prepare to send your letter to agents, there’s another piece o...

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