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Getting a Literary Agent 101: The Call
Everything you need to know about The Call with a literary agent — what to ask, what red flags to watch for, and why you should never accept an offer of representation on the spot.
Read more →Getting a Literary Agent 101: The Basics
A complete guide to getting a literary agent: what agents do, how to query, what to include in your query package, and a realistic look at how long it actually takes.
Read more →The Query Letter That Got Me Four Offers of Representation — And Why It Worked
Read the exact query letter that got Emily Krempholtz a 47% request rate and four offers of literary agent representation — with a full breakdown of the strategy behind every word.
Read more →How to Write Spicy Scenes That Sizzle Instead of Fizzle
Learn how to write spicy scenes that actually serve your story. The three essential elements every intimate scene needs to sizzle instead of fizzle — from narrative impact to emotional resonance to choreography.
Read more →Quick Exercise for Building Character Relationship Dynamics
A quick, practical exercise for mapping character relationship dynamics using a lies-and-false-beliefs chart. Works for protagonists, antagonists, ensembles, and romance pairs.
Read more →Learn to Write Fight Scenes Like a Pro (And Why They're Much Less About the Action Than You Think)
Your fight scenes aren't about the action — they're about your characters. Learn how to write compelling fight scenes that reveal character, raise the stakes, and keep readers turning pages.
Read more →It's Okay to Suck: The Art of the First Draft
Your first draft is the worst your work is ever going to look — and that's exactly right. Here's how to stop self-editing, push through the resistance, and finally finish your manuscript.
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