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What You Can Control In Your Writing Career
Publishing does have a gambling problem—but not everything is out of your hands. Here are 5 things you can control in your writing career (and why they matter).
What Does A Literary Agent Do?
What do literary agents do? Learn how literary representation works, what it costs, and how agents can help you sell your books.
What Happens After You Sign With an Agent?
The grass might be greener, but the work isn’t easier.
Why Your Comps Matter and How to Use Them Effectively
Why everyone in publishing cares about comparative titles, how to choose the right ones, and how to identify whether a title is a good sales or editorial comp.
Myths about Book Publishing, Debunked
Think you need an MFA or a six-figure deal to succeed as an author? Let’s set the record straight on some common misconceptions about book publishing.
Publishing Lingo: 10 Publishing Terms All Authors Should Know
Do you know all of these publishing terms?
Does My Literary Agent Need to Be Based in New York?
Location, location, location! Answering your questions about where you and your agent are based.
5 Things Literary Agents Wish You Knew
A quick look at a few things I wish querying authors knew about publishing— and now you know them!