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What it really means to “write what you know” 🤔
Today's guest is author Cindy R. X. He
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I'd love to tell you a story
What happened when I met a writer in the wild
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How to market your book (without being salesy) 🤳
Today's post is a guest feature by author Farrah Penn.
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March 2024

Is this the season for your book? 🌷
Today's guest is literary agent Juliana McBride
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Keep climbing toward your publishing dreams ⛰️
Today's guest is Sunday Times bestselling novelist Andrea Stewart
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When is it okay to re-query a literary agent? 📬
When, whether and how to resubmit your query
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Your first draft is a coat of primer 🖌️
Today's guest is New York Times bestselling author Marissa Stapley
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February 2024

Edit with me! Why can't I stop thinking about this character? 🤔
Where I reveal the secret to crafting characters that feel real
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The key ingredient of any author-agent relationship 🧑‍🍳
Today's guest is literary agent Jake Lovell
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A proven query letter formula 📨
Today's guest is author Kerri Maher
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January 2024

Do you need an author platform? Your burning platform Qs, answered 📱
Answering your questions about building a following
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5 strategies to make drafting a breeze 🏝️
Today's post is a guest feature by author Kyla Zhao.
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