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How Not to Submit to a Literary Agent (and What to Do Instead)
Ah, the thrill of finishing a novel. You’ve spilled your soul onto 300 pages of tortured genius, and now the world – nay, the publishing industry – must fall at your feet. Right?
Wrong.
Before you clutch that manuscript to your chest and hit “send” with trembling fingers, let’s talk about what actually happens when your email lands in an agent’s inbox. Spoiler: if you skip the prep, your brilliant work will likely get deleted faster than you can say “subjective industry.”
Here’s how to increase your odds of success – and avoid joining the tragic ranks of great authors […]
The world of book promotion has always been tied closely to the latest trends in social media. In 2025, authors are grappling with major changes in the digital landscape, forcing them to rethink how they connect with readers, and how to convince those readers that their words are worth reading, their labors of love worth the scant price of a paperback. With ongoing controversies surrounding X (formerly Twitter) and the potential banning of TikTok in the United States, many authors are searching for reliable alternatives.