Why "good" isn't enough to get published 😬

Today's guest is literary agent and author Jennifer Michelle Herrera

Traditional publishing isn’t a meritocracy.

Every writer wants to believe that if their book is good enough, it will sell. I wish that were the case. But traditional publishing isn’t a meritocracy; it’s a business.

Every day, strong manuscripts and talented writers get rejected. When your book gets passed on, it doesn’t mean it’s not good. It means an ag…