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August 1, 2018

How to Know When Your Writing Is Ready for Feedback

Finishing a draft feels like a major accomplishment. Sharing that draft with someone else can feel even harder. Every writer eventually faces the same question: When should I ask for feedback? Share your work too early and you may receive criticism for problems you could have fixed yourself. Wait too long and you may miss valuable opportunities to improve. The goal isn't simply to get feedback. The goal is to get the right feedback at the right stage of the writing process. Before sending your manuscript to critique partners, beta readers, agents, or editors, consider these four signs that you're ready to share your work.

January 1, 2018

How to Query Literary Agents: Examples, Templates & Mistakes to Avoid

Querying a literary agent is the process of pitching your manuscript to agents in hopes of securing representation. In this guide, you’ll learn how to write a query letter, what agents actually want, common mistakes to avoid, query letter examples, and how to track submissions professionally. Whether you’re querying fiction, nonfiction, or children’s books, this guide walks you through the entire process step-by-step.