This mistake may make or break your query letter
Imagine you’ve queried your dream agent. And it’s amazing. You’ve written copy that will suck anybody in, for it creates curiosity and makes use of exquisite detail –…
Read the RestThe startlingly simple reason why your life may be worthy of a book
I was really excited to play King Louie in my fourth grade production of Jungle Book. This was a musical that was based on the Disney movie of…
Read the RestThe Mistake You’re Making With Your Synopsis
As a fiction author, you have heard it many times before: before an agent or publisher will look at your manuscript, you must send them a synopsis. And…
Read the RestThe worst thing you can do when submitting to an agent
Let’s say that, after reviewing Writer’s Market, Publishers Marketplace, and your local Barnes & Noble, you’ve found the person you believe to be your dream agent. This agent…
Read the RestYour marketing ideas will WOW publishers, right? Wrong.
With so many people seeking attention from agents, publishers, and other publishing professionals, it could seem like anything you can throw at them can potentially build your case…
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Hi, I'm Neil
I help people find the words to express their unique value. For it is when we can set ourselves apart in a compelling way that others will flock to us and want to know more.
