A Peek Inside a Debut Inbox
I’m almost three months out from publication. What kind of emails pop up in my inbox? What are my publicist, editor, and agent talking about? I’m giving you a sneak peek to find out!
My Favorite Writing Resources
I may have an English degree, but I never took a single creative writing class in college or otherwise. I have, however, learned a lot from other resources. Here are a few of my favorite.
Suffering from Second Book Syndrome
Book 2 really is hard.
If you talk to nearly any writer, they will explain that book 2, or a sophomore book, is harder than book 1. My journey so far…
How you can read pre-published books for free!
Before I got to peek behind the curtain of publishing, I thought everyone had to wait until a book went on sale to read it.
I was wrong.
My Query Progression
Writing a query was one of the hardest parts of getting a literary agent. My second book didn’t get any requests, and while some of that may be from querying in the pandemic, I also know my query was not strong. Here’s how I made a difference for the book that got me an agent and a book deal.
Recovering from the Cover Process
Getting to see a book cover is one of the most exciting pieces of the publishing process so far, but it has not been easy. Everyone has a different experience, but I thought it might be helpful to share mine.
How I Wrote A Book in a Month
I did something in July I never thought I could do. I wrote a book in a month. Here’s part of my process:
Can I Do This Again?
One source estimates only 75% of writers traditionally publish a second book. Getting to publish one book is incredible. But now I’m left wondering: Can I write another book just as good?
Will I Quit My Day Job?
As the school year winds down, many people have asked me, “Once your book comes out and you’re a big fancy author, are you going to leave the classroom?” So here’s my answer.
Playing the Comparison Game
If you’re like me, you’ve compared yourself to another writer at least once (or daily).
Many will say, “Don’t compare yourself” or “Keep your eyes on your own paper.” Well, I say they are wrong. Here’s why:
Random Surprises in Publishing
As a new author, there has been a lot to learn, and my journey is only beginning. Here are some of the things I’ve learned in the last year since joining Pitch Wars, signing with an agent, and getting a book deal.
The Night I Got My Book Deal
I have been so excited to announce my YA thriller SILENT SISTER being published by Delacorte Press in Summer of 2024. Since I’ve been sitting on the news for over five months, I have lots to share!
6 Pitch Wars Lessons
I learned a lot from my three months as a Pitch Wars mentee under Jamie McHenry’s mentorship. Too much to fit in a tweet. So here are my biggest lessons which will hopefully help other aspiring writers!