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Publishing Insights

How to Write Successful Queries for Any Genre of Writing

Sep 16, 2019
Writing Sucks
The Writer's Life

It's Great to Suck at Writing

May 10, 2019
Successful Queries
Publishing Insights

Successful Queries: Anna Quinn & "The Night Child"

Jan 18, 2018
Successful Queries
What's New

Successful Query: Agent Adriann Ranta and "Sad Perfect"

Nov 13, 2016
Successful Queries
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Successful Queries: Agent Sara Megibow and "The Weight of Zero"

Feb 29, 2016
Successful Queries
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Successful Queries: Agent Suzie Townsend and "A Death-Struck Year"

Jan 16, 2015
Successful Queries
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Successful Queries: Agent Kate Testerman and “Steering Toward Normal”

Oct 29, 2014
Successful Queries
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Successful Queries: Agent Barbara Poelle and "Untold Damage" (Mystery)

Apr 18, 2013
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Your Book, Your Rules: Advice from an Agent (Guest Blog)

Mar 15, 2013
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How to Improve Writing Skills

What Every Fiction Writer Should Do Before Submitting A Book to an Agent

Aug 6, 2012
Writer for hire | freelance writing secrets
How to Improve Writing Skills

Writing a Query Letter: The Best Way To Land Your Next Freelance Writing Gig

May 23, 2012
How Find a Literary Agent | How to Land an Agent
Editor's Picks

Expert Tips on How to Get a Literary Agent & Impress Publishers and Editors

Feb 20, 2012
Get Published

Make Your Own Luck

Nov 28, 2011
Successful Queries
Publishing Insights

Successful Queries: Agent Steven Malk and "The Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic"

Jan 26, 2011
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Preparing Your Manuscript

9 Must-Follow Manuscript Rules

Sep 28, 2010
How to Ensure 75% of Agents Will Request Your Material
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How to Ensure 75% of Agents Will Request Your Material

Aug 16, 2010
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How to Publish a Book, Get Published

5 Myths You Shouldn't Believe About Agents

Jun 1, 2010
Successful Queries
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Successful Queries: Agent Sharlene Martin and "You'll Never Nanny in This Town Again"

Mar 7, 2010
How to Organize Your Story Ideas
How to Publish a Book, Get Published

How to Organize Your Story Ideas

Feb 16, 2010
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How to Improve Writing Skills

10 Query Letter No-Nos

Jan 14, 2010
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How to Improve Writing Skills

Basics of a Solid 3-Paragraph Query

Jan 14, 2010
How to Publish a Book, Get Published

5 Quick Tips for Writer/Agent Negotiations

Aug 6, 2009
How to Publish a Book, Get Published

9 Steps to Standing Out in Your Cover Letter

Apr 30, 2009
How to Improve Writing Skills

A Killer Query

Sep 22, 2008