In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas sits down with Cassie Newell to talk about her journey into traditional publishing and what authors need to know about querying, researching agents, and navigating rejection.

They explore the realities of balancing indie, hybrid, and traditional publishing paths, along with practical strategies for researching agents, pitching effectively, and understanding what opportunities are worth pursuing. 

In this episode, they discuss:

• How to research agents using tools like QueryTracker and Publishers Marketplace
• What authors should know before entering the query process
• How to handle rejection, ghosting, and the emotional side of querying
• Balancing indie, hybrid, and traditional publishing goals

🔗 Connect with Cassie Newell:
https://ckdarling.com/

🛠️ Resources mentioned:
Publishers Marketplace: https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/
QueryTracker: https://querytracker.net/
Joanna Penn on AI: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/

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