When it comes time to query agents, there's one wonderful resource that is often overlooked: brand new agents who may not have sales yet but who are hungry for more clients. In today's episode, I discuss the ins and outs of targeting newer agents and things to watch out for so you can make sure you're only querying new agents who have the ability to sell your books. Happy writing!

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Routine and ritual are great for creating a sustainable writing practice, but what happens when they aren't working for you? It's time for a change of scenery!

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Paranormal Activity is one of the most profitable movies of all time, a true Hollywood success story. But, for a long time nobody wanted it. What it took for things to change was one person believing in the movie enough to champion it. The same goes for your writing; you simple need to find your one person. Happy writing!

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In the idea world, the people closest to you will be your biggest supporters, but what if they aren't? Today's episode is all about how to navigate chasing your writing dreams when your family is unsupportive. Happy writing!

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If you look for an excuse for why you're not finding success, you will ALWAYS find one. There are unfortunately a lot of things standing between a writer and success--don't let the thing that is standing between you and success be YOU. Happy writing!

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In a society that glorifies youth, it is easy to feel like you're behind if you didn't start chasing your dreams years ago. But there are benefits to starting writing when you're older. You aren't too old; it's not too late. Be brave and chase your dreams! Happy writing!

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As children, we are incredibly creative. But as adults, many of us veer away from our most creative ideas because they feel too risky. Today, I have two questions to help you side step your aversion to risk to discover what you truly want to write. Happy writing!

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Sometimes, you may start to wonder if it is all worth it, it your writing practice is actually helping you improve. I promise, you are growing as a writer every time you write, even if you can't see it yet. Keep going. Happy writing!

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The discourse in the writer world can feel a little like Chicken Little screaming, "The sky is falling!" at times. Right now, that discourse is circling around the supposed death of Middle Grade fiction. Today, I have some tips for writers who are writing in a so-called dead genre. Happy writing!

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When something bad happens, it's easy to assume the worst. But I want you to remember: Anything that isn't a verifiable fact is a story you're telling yourself. And the wonderful thing about being a storyteller is that you have the power to change that story. Happy writing!

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