Back in the early days of self-publishing, it was generally held that self-published book authors did not need a literary agent. Even today, many self-published authors choose to release their books on their own because they don’t want to pay the fees associated with...
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Getting Personal In Your Author Bio: How To Know When It’s TMI
Sometimes it can be hard to know how much information is too much when you’re writing your author bio for your cover or query letter. Sharing a little bit of personal information in your author bio creates a better picture of who you are as a person and a writer. But...
Interview With An Author: Ginnah Howard
Updated July 2023 In our Interview With An Author series, Writer’s Relief asks professional writers to share their tried-and-true secrets for publishing success. Ginnah Howard’s stories have appeared in Water~Stone Review, Permafrost, Portland Review, Descant 145,...
The Single Most Important Thing Your Query Letter Must Do If You Want To Get A Literary Agent
Do you know how to spot the difference between a good query letter and a fantastic query letter? This is going to sound trite, but the answer is: Ask your heart. That’s right—the single most important thing that your query letter can do if you want to get a literary...
Query Letters: How To Think Like A Literary Agent
If your query letter isn’t getting the results you want, maybe it’s time to start thinking like a literary agent. Although we at Writer’s Relief are not literary agents, some staffers have had agency experience. Plus, we’ve been submitting our clients’ work to...
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