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S08 E02 Why You Can Write an Amazing Book That Doesn't Get Published
Mary talks about why a 90% great book will get rejected 100% of the time...and how to tell if that's what's happening from the rejections you're getting. She:
- Shares a sample (real) rejection letter
- Discusses examples of a 10% gap between good and great
- Talks about why this means you shouldn't give up, you should revise
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Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@maryadkins
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By By Mary Adkins | Author & Book Writing Coach
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Mary talks about why a 90% great book will get rejected 100% of the time...and how to tell if that's what's happening from the rejections you're getting. She:
- Shares a sample (real) rejection letter
- Discusses examples of a 10% gap between good and great
- Talks about why this means you shouldn't give up, you should revise
----
Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@maryadkins
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