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Antoinette Tyrrell The Writing Mentor
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Author- repped by Ger Nichol - Sign up to my FREE Writing Mentor https://writingmentor.net Newsletter for tips on surviving trad publishing #writingcommunity #WritingTips #booksky
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Here's my radio interview about escaping the 9-5 & moving to Spain, & how it was the inspiration for my romcom that has landed a leading literary agent. shows.acast.com/lmfm-late-lu... #AmWriting #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #AuthorsOfBluesky #EditorsOfBluesky #WritingLife #BookTok ##QueryBluesky
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November 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Struggling to shrink your 400-page novel into a 1-page synopsis? In How to Write a Killer Synopsis, I share tools to distill plot, show character growth & avoid pitfalls. Sign up for the FREE Writing Mentor Newsletter for tips, examples & more!
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How to Write a Synopsis That Hooks Agents Fast
Writing your novel's synopsis doesn’t have to be painful. Learn how to write one that grabs attention, sells your story and opens doors plus, get exclusive tips when you sign up for the FREE Writing M...
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September 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Why do first-time novelists quit? In my latest post, I break down the top reasons and how to push through to The End. tinyurl.com/2afxswcc

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Why Writers Quit and How to Finally Finish Your Novel
Most first-time novelists never finish their books. Discover the 5 biggest reasons writers quit and proven strategies to stay motivated and reach The End. Sign up for free tips today.
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September 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Writers! Tired of sending queries + getting crickets?

🚨Read my latest blog for the 7 reasons why your book isn’t getting noticed by agents and how to fix them, TODAY
+ join the FREE Writing Mentor Newsletter
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Why Agents Ignore Your Book and 7 Fixes That Get Results
Agents passing on your manuscript? It’s not just about the story, it’s how you pitch it. Learn 7 fixes to get noticed and boost your chances of representation. Don’t miss the FREE Writing Mentor Newsl...
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September 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Want to publish without an agent?
Nadine Bells has a killer list: 70+ publishers accepting unagented subs across genres.
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Also, I share FREE tips in my Writing Mentor newsletter + the query letter that got me 3 agent offers. Link in bio.
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70+ Book Publishers You Can Submit To Without An Agent — Nadine Bells
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September 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Writers! Tired of sending queries + getting crickets?

🚨Read my latest blog for the 7 reasons why your book isn’t getting noticed by agents and how to fix them, TODAY
+ join the FREE Writing Mentor Newsletter
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#AmQuerying #WritingTips #WritersLife #AuthorJourney #PubTips
Why Agents Ignore Your Book and 7 Fixes That Get Results
Agents passing on your manuscript? It’s not just about the story, it’s how you pitch it. Learn 7 fixes to get noticed and boost your chances of representation. Don’t miss the FREE Writing Mentor Newsl...
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September 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Writers are told to avoid querying in January, during book fairs or all summer long. Does timing in publishing really matter? Find out and get FREE weekly tips to write better & query smarter in The Writing Mentor Newsletter.
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Does Timing in Publishing Really Matter?
Should you avoid querying in January, summer or book fair months? Or is manuscript readiness what really counts? Discover the truth about timing in publishing and get FREE weekly writing tips in the W...
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September 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Does your dialogue sound flat? I struggle to make characters sound real, so here's 5 dialogue tricks to help tinyurl.com/m8we433j Plus, join the Writing Mentor newsletter for more tips #AmWriting #WritingTips #WritingAdvice #WritersOfBluesky #IndieAuthors #WomenWriters @womenwritersnet.bsky.social
5 Quick Tips to Make Your Dialogue Sound Real
Tired of stiff, robotic dialogue? Learn 5 quick tricks to make your characters sound natural and compelling. Perfect for writers at any stage. Plus, sign up for the FREE Writing Mentor Newsletter for ...
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August 25, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Does your dialogue sound flat? I struggle to make characters sound real, so here's 5 dialogue tricks to help tinyurl.com/m8we433j Plus, join the Writing Mentor newsletter for more tips #AmWriting #WritingTips #WritingAdvice #WritersOfBluesky #IndieAuthors #WomenWriters @womenwritersnet.bsky.social
5 Quick Tips to Make Your Dialogue Sound Real
Tired of stiff, robotic dialogue? Learn 5 quick tricks to make your characters sound natural and compelling. Perfect for writers at any stage. Plus, sign up for the FREE Writing Mentor Newsletter for ...
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August 25, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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'Eggs, in a midlife plot twist, are my love language.' Annabel Monaghan's Summer Romance is making me laugh out loud. www.google.ie/books/editio... #RomComReads #CurrentlyReading #MidlifeRomance
#RomComHumor #WomenInFiction #ReadWithMe
#AnnabelMonaghan #BooksWithHeart #FunnyBooks
Summer Romance
'Summer Romance brims with heart, wit, and longing - the signature ingredients of my favourite beach reads. Anything Annabel writes, I'm reading it' - Carley FortuneBenefits of a summer romance: it's ...
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August 21, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Synopsis writing is the worst, right? Here's a fab tip - after final edits on each chapter, note key plot points to have an instant roadmap when the time comes to write it.
More tips? My free Writing Mentor Newsletter includes the query that got me 3 offers shorturl.at/YcR21
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The Writing Mentor Newsletter
A FREE Newsletter with Everything you Need to Know to Break into Traditional Publishing
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August 20, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Writers, be honest… Have you really finished your manuscript or are you just sick of looking at it?
I put together a 5-minute test that’ll tell you if it’s ready to query or if it needs another round of edits.
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Is Your Manuscript Ready? Take This 5-Minute Test
Not sure if your book is ready to submit? Take this 5-minute manuscript readiness test and learn if your novel is polished for agents or publishers.
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August 19, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Looking for an agent? Then sign up to my FREE newsletter. I recently gathered information from people in one of my writer groups who are #amquerying & will be reporting the findings in my newsletter tomorrow. Warning: It's really not great. #WritingCommunity #Writer #amediting writingmentor.net
The Writing Mentor Newsletter
A FREE Newsletter with Everything you Need to Know to Break into Traditional Publishing
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May 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Peak ghosting was when I cold queried agents. writingmentor.net/ghosting-and... #WritingCommunity Here's how to deal with ghosting, plus sign up for my FREE newsletter for tips on finishing your book & getting published, and the Agent Query Letter that won me 3 offers of representation #amquerying
Ghosting and Other Bad Manners in Publishing
Ghosting in the publishing industry has a devastating impact on the mental health of authors, here's how to take back control when you've experienced it.
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May 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Turns out #amquerying is not the only way to get an agent. Read my tips here on standing out in the agent slush pile, plus some different approachs to finding an #agent writingmentor.net/stand-out-in... #WritingCommunity #amediting #MSWL
Querying is Not the Only Way to Find an Agent
How to Get an Agent to Represent your Book
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May 26, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Turns out #amquerying is not the only way to get an agent. Read my tips here on standing out in the agent slush pile, plus some different approachs to finding an #agent writingmentor.net/stand-out-in... #WritingCommunity #amediting #MSWL
Querying is Not the Only Way to Find an Agent
How to Get an Agent to Represent your Book
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May 26, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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I have 100 pages to go, to capture every scene in my new manuscript, before I start my developmental edit, that I've promised my agent she'll have by the end of June. Wish me luck! #WritingCommunity #WriterSky #WriteSky #AmEditing
May 23, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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For anyone hitting a wall in their quest for #amquerying and publication, this is an amazing chapter from Jane Friedman's The Business of Being a Writer careerauthors.com/do-you-have-... #WritingCommunity #Writers #WritingFiction
Do You Have What It Takes to Make It in Publishing? • Career Authors
Jane Friedman, who literally wrote the book on The Business of Being a Writer, shares the #1 quality that sets successful authors apart.
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May 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Discipline is equally as important as talent when it comes to writing and getting published. Boost your writer discipline with these easy #Writingtips that you can incorporate into your writing routine with minimal effort. writingmentor.net/do-you-lack-... #WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting
Do you Lack the Discipline to get Published?
The difference between wanting to write a book and finishing an 80,000 word draft, is discipline.
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May 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Wise words from Elik Shafak in the Guardian www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m... #WritingCommunity
Given up on reading? Elif Shafak on why we still need novels
Recent studies suggest we’ve fallen out of love with reading – but the more chaotic our times, the deeper is our need to slow down and read fiction
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May 20, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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I'd love to hit 100 followers for my FREE Writing Mentor newsletter. Tomorrow's email is all about editing, plus you'll get access to the Agent Query Letter that won be 3 offers of representation. If you're #editing #querying or part of the #WritingCommunity please sign up. writingmentor.net
The Writing Mentor Newsletter
Sign up for The Writing Mentor newsletter to find out if you have what it takes to make it as a writer.
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April 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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My agent said recently that #OnSubmission replies might SLOW DOWN? How can publishing slow down more? Read about it here, plus sign up to my FREE newsletter for access to an Agent Query letter that won me 3 offers of representation. writingmentor.net/a-real-life-... #WritingCommunity #AmQuerying
Waiting times while querying and on submission
What waiting times while querying and on submission, really look like
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April 28, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Writers often ask if Creative Writing Courses are worth the money. In my experience, they definitely are. Read why here, plus sign up to my FREE newsletter, to get access to the Agent Query Letter that won me 3 offers of representation. writingmentor.net/are-creative... #writingcommunity #booksky
Are Creative Writing Courses Worth the Money?
Want to know if a Creative Writing Course is right for you?
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April 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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My novel, A THOUSAND NATURAL SHOCKS, is available for preorder: shorturl.at/pAfc3
March 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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If a Trad Book Deal is your goal, an Agent List is vital. Here’s how to build an Agent List, plus sign up to my FREE newsletter for access to the Agent Query Letter that won me 3 Offers of Representation #BookSky #WritingCommunity #WritingTips #amquerying #amediting
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Why it's never too early to start building your agent list
Many debut writers leave building their agent list until their manuscript is complete. When I adopted this strategy I received 75 rejections. A pro-active approach to building your Agent List is a gif...
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April 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM