Tag: author
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Query trenches: Week Three
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It’s been over three weeks since I started my query journey. So far, I’ve sent out 37 queries and received seven responses. All rejections, unfortunately. But while my hunt for an agent continues, I have a couple of new projects to work on. Two ideas have been stirring in my…
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Query trenches: Week one
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Week one from the trenches is looking pretty good. From my list of 76 agents I’ve compiled, I’ve sent out thirteen queries. So far, I’ve yet to receive a response, good, bad, or indifferent. I’ll take that as a win! My goal is to submit 20-25 queries, then wait a…
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Querying Curse Forged
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It’s time! The materials are written, the list is compiled, and I’m prepared to send out queries. In the next few days, I should have my query package in the hands of the first few agents I’ve selected. And I’m nervous as hell! While those are out, I’ve included a…
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LINE EDITS COMPLETE
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The developmental edit is complete, line edits are back and reviewed, and I am one step closer to entering the query trenches! My editor, Bonnie, has been such a fantastic and supportive guide through this whole process. At first, I was planning to self-publish because, as my debut novel, I…
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Goodbye 2025
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In January of 2025, I finished the first draft of my first novel. I started out as a wild idea born out of boredom while stuck inside my office on a beautiful August day. As the days grew shorter, I was able to spend more and more time fleshing out…