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My Books
Gabby’s Secret
Back cover: Third-grader Gabby Honeycutt is devastated when her teacher asks... read more
Hook Me: What to Include in Your First Chapter
You only have one chance to hook an editor or agent with your first chapter.... read more
Altared Plans
The perfect day. The perfect marriage. The perfect groom. WHAT COULD GO WRONG?... read more
Business Part of Writing
Promote Your Book
I’ve discussed doing a virtual book tour. What else can you do to promote your book?
Pitching Your Book to an Editor or Agent
Attending writing conferences can be advantageous in many ways. See this post for reasons why it’s a good idea to attend a writing conference. Another reason?
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The Query Letter
Query letters may seem scary, but once you understand the purpose and format of effective query letters, you’ll be able to write them confidently.
The Cover Letter
A cover letter is different from a query letter.
Publishing Contract
You’ve written your book and you have a publisher interested in it. The next thing you know, you have a contract in the mail. If you’ve never signed a publishing contract before, you’ll want to research the language specific to …
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