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Do These 9 Things Before Writing Your Query LetterPublishing Insights

Do These 9 Things Before Writing Your Query Letter

Nakia JSTNakia JSTDecember 30, 2025
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Can You Be Published By a University Press?Publishing Insights

Can You Be Published By a University Press?

Nakia JSTNakia JSTDecember 10, 2025
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Query Emails Crafted to Quickly Capture AttentionPublishing Insights

Query Emails Crafted to Quickly Capture Attention

Nakia JSTNakia JSTNovember 9, 2025
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Insider Tips on Landing a Literary AgentPublishing Insights

Insider Tips on Landing a Literary Agent

Nakia JSTNakia JSTFebruary 15, 2025
Author Partner - A modern, aesthetically pleasing workspace featuring an open laptop displaying a query letter document. Floating envelopes surround the scene, symbolizing submissions to literary agents and publishers. A warm coffee cup, stacked books, and gold-accented stationery add a touch of creativity and professionalism. The setting is bright, inviting, and designed to inspire authors crafting their perfect pitch.
Everything You Want to Know About Query LettersPublishing Insights

Everything You Want to Know About Query Letters

Nakia JSTNakia JSTDecember 30, 2024
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From Good to Great: How Self-Publishing Authors Can Transform Their CareersCareer & BusinessPublishing Insights

From Good to Great: How Self-Publishing Authors Can Transform Their Careers

Nakia JSTNakia JSTSeptember 8, 2024
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20 Reasons You Didn’t Get a Book DealPublishing Insights

20 Reasons You Didn’t Get a Book Deal

Nakia JSTNakia JSTAugust 11, 2024
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10 Things to Look For in a Quality Literary AgentPublishing Insights

10 Things to Look For in a Quality Literary Agent

Nakia JSTNakia JSTJuly 8, 2023

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