Tag: querying

Getting a Literary Agent 101: The Basics

Getting a Literary Agent 101: The Basics

Getting a literary agent is one of the most difficult initial steps of the traditional publishing process, but it’s a necessary one. I signed with an agent in April 2024 after almost four years and multiple manuscripts. As a writer who has always known I 

The query letter that got me FOUR offers of representation from literary agents—and why it worked

The query letter that got me FOUR offers of representation from literary agents—and why it worked

One of the best things I ever did for myself as a querying writer was get strategic about how I was writing my query letter—and it paid off with a query letter that REALLY worked. Read my query, which gained a whopping 47% request rate and yielded a total of four offers of representation!

Why Do I Need a Writing Coach?

Why Do I Need a Writing Coach?

What is a writing coach, and why do I need one? How can I find the perfect writing coach for me? Click to learn more.