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Made-up words are great woldbuilding inside your book, but they can really complicate a plot summary.

All good writing starts with knowing what you are trying to accomplish. It is your job to show an agent why your book is a good fit for them

In today's querying atmosphere, a good book summary is essential to catching an agent or editor's interest.

If you've done your research on querying, you've probably found the phrase "standalone with series potential"

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.

(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...

(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...

(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...

When pitching or marketing a novel, it’s important to know what audience your manuscript is suited for.

Most publishers have very similar requirements. By following some basic general principles, you can get your manuscript looking professional