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Editing, Querying, & Publishing: Awesome Author Resources

Need help editing your book? Want to know how to pitch to literary agents or which publishing strategy is right for you and your book? Bookmark this page to help you navigate our ever-growing list of free resources on everything you need to know about editing, querying, and publishing (including self-publishing).

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Editing Your Book Before You Query or Publish

Learn why it’s important to edit your book before you query literary agents or self-publish. We’ll walk you through the ins and outs of the editing process and how to find and hire a professional editor you can trust.

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How to Query Literary Agents and Publishers

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First impressions matter, and you often only have one chance to impress a literary agent or publisher. Here is everything you need to know about putting together the ultimate query package.

How to Self-Publish Your Book

Self-publishing doesn’t have to be convoluted or intimidating. Learn about the why, where, and how of self-publishing with this comprehensive guide.

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Additional Resources

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The writing and publishing world can often seem confusing. These additional resources will help you navigate the writer’s life like a pro!

Something we haven’t covered? Got questions?

If you can’t find what you’re looking for or have questions about editing, querying, and publishing (or something else), don’t hesitate to reach out. Contact us at [email protected] and we’d be happy to help!