What is a Standalone with Series Potential?
If you've done your research on querying, you've probably found the phrase "standalone with series potential"
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Why do Publishers have Word Count Requirements?
If you've found the perfect publisher, it can be hard to understand why they would reject your manuscript based solely on a word count.
What Age are you Writing For?: Children's Books
(This post is part of my "What Age are you Writing For?" series. You can find the introduction and list of age ranges here.) When you are...
What Age are you Writing For?: Young Adult
(This post is part of my "What Age are you Writing For?" series. You can find the introduction and list of age ranges here.) Young adult...
What Age are you Writing For?: New Adult
(This post is part of my "What Age are you Writing For?" series. You can find the introduction and list of age ranges here.) The New...
What Age are you Writing For?: Adult
(This post is part of my "What Age are you Writing For?" series. You can find the introduction and list of age ranges here.) While no...
What Age are you Writing For?
When pitching or marketing a novel, it’s important to know what audience your manuscript is suited for.
What Age are you Writing For?: Middle Grade
(This post is part of my "What Age are you Writing For?" series. You can find the introduction and list of age ranges here.) Middle grade...
Using Showing to Write Compelling Dialogue
A conversation which doesn’t effect the story, no matter how dynamic, realistic, and well-written, will feel like an unnecessary aside.
Preparing a Manuscript for Submission
Most publishers have very similar requirements. By following some basic general principles, you can get your manuscript looking professional
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