I just sent out my very first queries this past week! Through research and my (admittedly limited) experience, here are a few tips I picked up along the way. 1. How do I know my query letter is bullet-proof? My first draft of my query had grammar mistakes and was unclear to follow. Have people… Continue reading How many agents should you query at once? And other questions
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5 Signs of a Well-Written Character
1. They're motivated. "Every character should want something, even if it is only a glass of water." Kurt Vonnegut said it best—the key to writing someone compelling is giving them a motivation that drives their actions and reactions. Motivations can be large-scale and grand, like the Lannisters' quest for power, or simple and elegant, like… Continue reading 5 Signs of a Well-Written Character
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