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Literary Agents Get Rejected, Too
Literary agents get rejected. Trust me, it's the worst.
Dos and Don'ts of Queries
This summer our agency got a lot of queries and submissions. Literally thousands. We saw some good, some bad, and some that needed a lot of
Slogging Through That Sequel
Book two almost never lives up to book one. So how do you write it anyway?
When Your Hero Lets You Down
My thoughts on the recent events in Taylor University's professional writing department.
What the First Edit Looks Like
Ever wonder what the first edit of a traditionally published book looks and feels like? Look no further.
The Perks of Being a Co-Author
Why in the world you should coauthor a book with someone.
How to Get Excited About Your Book
When you're procrastinating on writing that book, try these fun ways to get excited about those chapters.
3 Fun Book Marketing Techniques
Who says platform building needs to be boring?
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