A query letter for a literary agent has so many important parts—from the first line, to the book blurb, to the author bio, to the closing lines. With so much information to manage, it’s no wonder many writers forget critical elements of their book query letters!...
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4 Steps To Editing Your NaNoWriMo Manuscript
Now that the elation (and adrenaline rush) from successfully completing a 50,000-word novel in a month has worn off, you’re probably wondering, Now what? Don't pop open a bottle of champagne or start querying literary agents just yet. Remember: what you have in your...
What’s Cooking? The Writer’s Relief Recipe For A Successful Submission Strategy
Updated August 2023 Hungry for better results when making your submissions to literary agents and editors? Writer’s Relief has been serving up the very best submission strategies for writers since 1994. Our recipe for success is based on years of testing and...
The Submission Process, In Reaction GIFs
Sending your work to agents and editors can bring out a range of emotions from writers, but it’s good to know you’re not alone in the frustration/sadness/rage/self-deprecation associated with the submission process. Enjoy this humorous take on the phases of...
The 5 Rookie Mistakes Writers Make When Negotiating A Contract
When a writer is offered a contract—whether it’s for publication of a work or for representation by a literary agency—most writers are on their own. They feel flattered by being offered a contract. They’re eager and excited, or they’re humbled and grateful. Because...
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