If you've been querying agents for more than five minutes, you've likely heard of comps.
"Comp" or comparative titles are exactly that: books—and in some cases TV shows and movies!—that your book's plot, characters, and/or theme can draw a direct line of comparison to.
Read MoreHere’s a little taste of my post, “When Is My Manuscript Ready for a Freelance Editor? A Cost-Effective Look at Polishing Your Novel,” which is all about finding the right freelance editor on a budget, along with a link to read the rest on Girl Tell Me’s website.
Read MoreIt’s standard practice for the publishing industry to take a much-needed break over the winter holidays, which means you have the next two weeks or so to feel less rushed as you gather resources and information to help you successfully query literary agents.
Read MoreBertelsmann, the parent company of Penguin Random House, aims to acquire Simon & Schuster from ViacomCBS in 2021. What does this mean for writers who aren’t yet published?
Read MoreBook publicity and marketing are oh so crucial to publishing a book these days, and if you’re an indie author, you have to take these actions—or assemble a team to take these actions for you—all by your lonesome.
Feel lost and overwhelmed already? Don’t be. This list of free and paid resources should help you get off on the right foot.
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