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Here for the Vibes: Why the Soundtrack to Your Book Could Make All the Difference

Literary agent Sheyla Knigge is all about vibes and one of the best ways to capture it is through creating the soundtrack to your book.
The post Here for the Vibes: Why the Soundtrack to Your Book Could Make All the Difference appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/here-for-the-vibes-why-the-soundtrack-to-your-book-could-make-all-the-difference

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Start Your Book Proposal With These Three Sections

Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling breaks down which three sections authors should use to start their book proposals.
The post Start Your Book Proposal With These Three Sections appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/start-book-proposal-with-three-sections

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10 Book Proposal Writing Goals for 2026

Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling helps writers set 10 book proposal writing goals for a successful 2026.
The post 10 Book Proposal Writing Goals for 2026 appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/10-book-proposal-writing-goals-for-2026

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Coping With Publishing Heartbreak: Brownie Bites and Bad Poetry

Author R.L. Maizes discusses the various forms of publishing heartbreak and counts all the ways to cope with them.
https://www.writersdigest.com/coping-with-publishing-heartbreak-brownie-bites-and-bad-poetry

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Coping With Publishing Heartbreak: Brownie Bites and Bad Poetry

Author R.L. Maizes discusses the various forms of publishing heartbreak and counts all the ways to cope with them.
https://www.writersdigest.com/coping-with-publishing-heartbreak-brownie-bites-and-bad-poetry

#GetPublished #SubmissionsAndProposals #OvercomingAdversity #perseverance #publishingadvice

8 Components of Your Author Platform for Your Book Proposal

Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling shares eight components of your author platform for your book proposal.
https://www.writersdigest.com/8-components-of-your-author-platform-for-your-book-proposal

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How I Found My Agent (Or, How My Agent Found Me)

Author Laura Bishop shares the story of how she found her agent (or, more accurately, how her agent found her).
The post How I Found My Agent (Or, How My Agent Found Me) appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/how-i-found-my-agent-or-how-my-agent-found-me

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Querying With One Manuscript, Going on Submission With Another

Debut author Rona Wang reveals how she landed an agent with one query and manuscript, but then ultimately published a different one.
https://www.writersdigest.com/querying-with-one-manuscript-going-on-submission-with-another

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What are BISAC codes and how do I use them?

BISAC codes are the industry standard for categorizing books. Learn when and how you might be able to use them.
The post What are BISAC codes and how do I use them? appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/what-are-bisac-codes-how-do-i-use-them

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How to Make More Human (and Successful) Pitches

In an increasingly sophisticated AI environment, author and podcaster Matty Dalrymple shares how to make more human (and successful) pitches.
The post How to Make More Human (and Successful) Pitches appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/how-to-make-more-human-and-successful-pitches

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How Practice Pitching the Wrong Book Got Me My Agent

Author K. Valentin shares how taking a chance on pitching agents via Zoom eventually led to representation of her debut novel.
The post How Practice Pitching the Wrong Book Got Me My Agent appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/how-practice-pitching-the-wrong-book-got-me-my-agent

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7 Book Proposal Pet Peeves From Publishers

Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling shares book proposal pet peeves from seven different publishers to help writer submissions.
The post 7 Book Proposal Pet Peeves From Publishers appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/7-book-proposal-pet-peeves-from-publishers

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9 Dos & Don’ts of Book Proposal Formatting

Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling shares 9 dos & don'ts of book proposal formatting for writers.
The post 9 Dos & Don’ts of Book Proposal Formatting appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/dos-and-donts-of-book-proposal-formatting

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Comp Titles: Stop Freaking Out and Start Finding Your Book’s BFFs

Author Allison K Williams guides authors through the sometimes frustrating process of finding comp titles for queries and book proposals.
https://www.writersdigest.com/comp-titles-stop-freaking-out-and-start-finding-your-books-bffs

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The Why, What, How of Comp Titles for Your Nonfiction Book Proposal

Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling breaks down the why, what, and how of comp titles for your nonfiction book proposal.
https://www.writersdigest.com/the-why-what-how-of-comp-titles-for-your-nonfiction-book-proposal

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How to Write a Great Overview for Your Book Proposal

Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling breaks down how to write a great overview for your book proposal.
The post How to Write a Great Overview for Your Book Proposal appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/how-to-write-a-great-overview-for-your-book-proposal

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Media-Savvy Author: Organizing Your Agent Querying Process

Productivity expert and media-trainer to authors Paula Rizzo offers 5 tips to help organize your search for the right literary agent.
The post Media-Savvy Author: Organizing Your Agent Querying Process appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/media-savvy-author-organizing-your-agent-querying-process

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