What do literary agents do? Learn how literary representation works, what it costs, and how agents can help you sell your books.

What is plot? How can you write a propulsive plot? And other musings on writing literary fiction. Plus a shoutout to The Guest, the bestselling novel by Emma Cline.  

Dos and don'ts for engaging with readers, writers, and publishing folks online. 

Emotional backstory is a valuable tool in your writing toolbox– here’s why it matters and how you can build it out.

Inside the slush pile: Why agents can’t reply to everyone

The grass might be greener, but the work isn’t easier.

To personalize or not to personalize? It’s much simpler than you think.

On dialogue that serves the characters, banter, and what we can learn from romcoms.

How to write dialogue that reveals layers of personality.

Here are 4 questions to ask yourself if you want to strengthen your query letter before sending it out to literary agents.

Regardless of where you are at in your publishing career, here are 5 podcasts that will teach you, inspire you, and uplift you.

Why causality— or the ripple effect— in your query letter is key to hooking an agent. 

A list of 10 productive things you can do if you’re stuck or experiencing writer’s block… that aren’t staring at a blank page.