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These Stellar Query Letters Got Agents
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How much does it really cost to publish a book?
10:03
What My Creative Writing Program REALLY Taught Me
08:28
Why isn't your query getting any responses?
10:52
I Guarantee You Need More of THIS In Your Novel
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Can't find any good comparable titles? Watch this
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No Agent? Yes, You CAN Still Traditionally Publish
09:18
How fast should you revise for an agent?
09:49
Successful Query Letter Examples That Attracted Top Agents
08:56
Is Authors Equity accepting un-agented submissions?
11:51
How Many of These Publishing Terms Do You Know?
08:28
THIS is what I look for in stories
09:14
These 5 Writing Hacks ACTUALLY Work
09:50
What can you do while waiting on submission?
13:21
The Ultimate Guide to the Book Editing Process
09:25
Think you're ready to query? Here's how to tell
09:05
Cut These Words to Instantly Improve Your Writing
08:00
Can debut authors query novellas?
12:05
How Literary Agents Review Queries: 5 Insider Secrets
08:18
How to write strong character relationships
11:51
Your Definitive Guide to Novel Genres
08:21
A Difficult Truth All Authors Must Prepare For
09:39
Do literary agents actually look at the slush pile?
08:49
You're Not Really a Writer Unless You Do THIS
10:05
Can you be a successful author with no social media?
09:52
5 Keys to Writing Compelling Backstory
10:38
Is character or plot more important?
07:23
This Brand-New Publishing House Could Change the Industry Forever
09:16
How to write a strong climax
08:32
Bad Reasons to Write a Book
07:38
Worried your book is too similar to a bestseller?
10:35
Perfect Your Novel's Pacing in 5 Simple Steps
07:11
Why do agents make authors find comp titles?
10:45
Most Popular Book Genres for 2024 | Book Publishing Trends
07:15
Can you have multiple pen names?
07:14
Why Did I Become a Book Editor?
08:03
How many debut books become bestsellers?
09:13
How to Choose the Right POV for Your Story
08:22
Should you write high fantasy in 2024?
08:30
What I’ve Learned From Editing 350+ Books
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Do agents check authors' social media?
12:05
This Writing Hack Will Fix EVERY Problem in Your Book
08:05
How to fix pacing issues in your novel
11:55
3 Ways to INSTANTLY Elevate Your Writing
08:30
Should you change your book to be more mainstream?
10:46
7 Writing "Rules" These Successful Authors Break
08:02
Should you send cover art with your query?
09:18
Are You Ready for a Developmental Edit?
08:22
Should you label your book as "romantasy" or "new adult"?
09:25
5 Writing Goals for 2024 You’ll ACTUALLY Achieve
09:00
You got a full-manuscript rejection—now what?
11:09
What 7 Literary Agents Wish You Knew About Publishing
08:54
Should you really have "dream" literary agents?
10:09
3 Major Book Publishing Predictions for 2024
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Can you call your book "upmarket"?
12:26
You Have a Crappy First Draft. Now What?
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Hating the traditional publishing process? Let's talk about it
10:10
How to Write Conflict that Keeps Readers Turning the Pages
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Are form rejections bad?
08:55
5 Lessons That Will Forever Change the Way You Write