Tips for a Stand-Out Query Letter
I’ve written many blog posts and articles on this topic. Probably because it is one of those “magical” entry points on the path to publishing, and it also requires thoughtful…
Publishing
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3 Career-Costly Author Assumptions
Words You Don’t Want Attached to Your Author Brand We all make assumptions. We assume our opinion is right, that our next social media post will go viral, and, of…
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Hey Author, Who Are You?
Why Sharing Your Story Matters in Manuscript Submissions All too often, a sad story unfolds. Literary agents must say “no” to a manuscript submission because they don’t know anything about…
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The Best Salutation for a Query Letter
I recently heard an interview with a successful and highly respected literary agent. When asked how she finds authors to represent, she shared that if an author doesn’t address the…
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The Edit Letter
A Love Letter from Agent to Author Receiving an Edit Letter from an agent is indicative that they love your manuscript. They are excited to develop a relationship with you…
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How a Revise-and-Resubmit Letter Can Change Your Life
Receiving a revise-and-resubmit (R&R) letter from a literary agent is incredible news for any author. It means they’re interested. You’ve got something there. Respond right, and it can change your…
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Are Author Newsletters Still Worth the Effort?
Recently, I spoke with someone in the book biz and shared that I was working on a couple of projects focused on newsletters. I asked him what he thought about…
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18 Years to Publication: Never Give Up!
Guest Post By Author Diana Rubino My story will inspire you to push on if nothing else will. It’s unique because I’m probably the longest aspiring author to be published,…
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How to Find a Great Editor and a Guide for Vetting Them
If you’ve read the story behind Books Uplift, you understand why I require an editor for my work. I believe it’s essential not only to have critique partners, beta readers,…
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How Writing Can Change Your Life
Everyone has a story about a life-changing book. Something they opened at the right time and in that reading, everything changed. Fiction or non-fiction, adult or youth genre, it happens…
