How Much Should I Write in a Day? Hint: Less is More
If you’re planning writing goals, consider what’s sustainable for you. You just might find like I did that less is more.
So You Got an Agent Offer. What Next?
It’s every querying author’s dream: after weeks/months/years of putting your artistic heart out there, you get the yes you’ve been waiting for. This is one of the rare times in the publishing process when writers have power. How do you make the most of it? By making sure that the agent you choose is the best person to represent you, ideally not just for the project but for your writer career.
My Favorite Querying Resources
When I queried my first book, I didn't have any writer friends in the same life stage. It made my journey incredibly lonely because even when people in my life were supportive, they didn't really understand. When I queried my second book, and then my third and fourth, I had multiple writing friends who were in the query trenches. Some moved ahead quickly, getting agents and landing book deals. Some are on submission. Some are still searching for their agent, revising manuscripts or considering self-publishing. The rejections hurt just as much. But having people who understood was so valuable. In that spirit I thought I was share the other resources that were invaluable to me throughout my time in the trenches.