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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? Let’s set the record straight on these common publishing misconceptions.
15 Questions to Ask an Agent on “The Call”
Whether you’ve got one or five calls lined up, here are the questions you should ask an agent on an offer call to know if they’re the right fit for you long-term.
Publishing Lingo: 10 Publishing Terms All Authors Should Know
Do you know all of these publishing terms?
Your Prep Kit for Pitching Agents at Pitch Events
Everything you need to know about pitch events: How to prepare for pitching literary agents in person and what to expect in a pitch session.
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.
Why Agents Hate (Most) Prologues
What makes a good prologue? And a huge shout out to the prologue in Riley Sager’s The Only One Left.
Digital Minimalism For Authors
On Cal Newport’s Digital Minimalism and what authors can learn from it.
Crafting Your Author Bio
All about author bios and the dos and don’ts of writing your bio.
What Agents Look for in Your Opening Pages
Four things agents need to see in your opening pages.
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!