There are ways to make sure your manuscript is ready to go into the world. Let’s talk about them! Whether you are eager to get your work out in the world, or sitting on your manuscript fearing it isn’t ready, this episode is for you.

Resources:https://elizabethspanncraig.com/business-of-writing/10-ways-to-tell-if-your-book-is-ready-for-publishing/

We don’t always think about the sounds of our writing. In this episode, explore the cadence and understandability of language in our writing.

We’ve talked about bits and pieces of how to query your novel, but in this episode, we put it all together! From building your agent list to what to do after a pass letter or request (or an offer!), this episode discusses fitting all the little pieces together.

Writers have to wait for so many things to fall into place. It can be stressful. Join our conversation on how you relax and enjoy the journey.

We learned so much from Cozy Mystery Author Mary Seifert! This episode explores her take on publishing, inspiration, and the people we rely on as writers.

Related links:

https://maryseifertauthor.com/about/

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0B138VWS5

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22479915.Mary_Seifert

https://www.instagram.com/maryseifertauthor/

https://misteriopress.com/2024/06/a-crime-writers-interview-with-mary-seifert/

https://gdcramer.com/2024/03/11/mary-seifert/

https://janetlbuck.com/blog/blog-interview-with-cozy-mystery-writer-mary-seifert

We love them, and we hate them. Join us to discuss why book reviews are important, where to put them, and the great ways we have seen people post book reviews.

Don't judge a book by the cover, unless you're talking about actual books. The cover is the first impression of your novel, so let's look into how we can build a cover that draws in your target audience.

Check out this resource we used in this episode!

https://wordrevel.com/confab-judging-book-covers-pros-cons/

Writers need feedback, but what do you do with it after you have it? We discuss the processes we use to make the most out of feedback from beta readers and writer groups.

What's creativity without a bit of fun? If your writing journey was a boardgame, what game would it be? Invigorate your writing process with this fun exercise!

Authors always hear to write what we know, but what does that mean? Dig into how to put yourself in what you write and expand your experiences.

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/9-dos-and-donts-of-writing-what-you-know-a-guide-to-authentic-and-engaging-writing