#gettingtraditionallypublished — Public Fediverse posts
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When and How to Nudge Agents
If you haven’t heard back from an agent, you might consider sending the agent a nudge. Here’s how.
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Traditional Deals for Self-Pub Authors Grew Significantly in 2025
According to one agent, overall there is less hesitancy today from publishers in striking significant, multi-book deals with indie authors.
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New AI-powered manuscript assessment tool
The tool, by software company Trilogy, helps agents and publishers evaluate unsolicited manuscripts—but are any likely to admit to using it?
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New Publishers and Agents in 2025
A roundup of new publishers, imprints, and agents announced in 2025, as covered in The Bottom Line.
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“All Others”: The Memoir Writers Who Keep Going
Jane’s reporting has shown that unknown authors still land memoir deals, a fact which gave one writer the will to persevere—and succeed.
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After My Second Book Died on Submission, I Took These 4 Crucial Steps
The publishing road is full of potholes and detours, even if you get a book deal. That’s why it’s important to find joy in the writing itself.
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Silence: The New Rejection That’s Expanding in Insidious Ways
When agents and publishers refuse to reply to submissions, is it any wonder that writers end up seeking validation from scammy alternatives?
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What Happens When We Treat Agents and Publishers as Genuine Partners
If you write material outside your agent’s wheelhouse, don’t be afraid of making an unagented pitch. Each success is a win-win for both of you.
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5 Reasons a Literary Agent Isn’t Going to Steal Your Story, Make Millions, and Cut You Out
A common anxiety for authors querying their debut is fear of someone stealing their story idea. Here’s why it’s not an actual threat.
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The Women’s Fiction Dilemma: A Contested Label Continues to Sell Books
Publishing industry professionals disagree on the definition of "women's fiction" but acknowledge its marketing value for readers.
https://janefriedman.com/the-womens-fiction-dilemma-a-contested-label-continues-to-sell-books/#GettingTraditionallyPublished #LiteraryAgents #PublishingIndustryReporting
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Trust Your Instincts: Why Writing for Yourself Leads to Better Books
When we try to write something because we feel we ought to, not because we want to, we stack the deck against ourselves.
https://janefriedman.com/trust-your-instincts-why-writing-for-yourself-leads-to-better-books/