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The Submissions Process: Frequently Asked Questions (Part One)

In this week’s and next week’s letters, I’ll be answering some frequently asked questions to wrap up this submissions series. Question: Most literary agents ask that authors submit only a handful of sample pages alongside a query letter. How can agents make a decision based on so little material? What if those pages aren’t the […]

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The Submissions Process: How to Submit (Part One)

After you’ve identified WHERE to submit by researching literary agents, it’s time for HOW to submit: writing a query letter. Your query letter’s job is to introduce potential agents to your book—what it’s about, who its readers are, and how it fits the agent’s interests. Though I’ll be sharing tips and suggestions for this stage of the submissions

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Choosing a Path: Traditional Publishing or Self-Publishing?

One of the first business decisions authors make is deciding whether to pursue traditional publishing or self-publishing. Authors who choose traditional publishing typically begin by researching literary agents and publishers; authors who choose self-publishing typically begin by researching self-publishing services and platforms.  Today’s letter discusses some factors to consider when choosing a publishing path for a

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