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Path To Publication: From The Querying Trenches To The Shelves. We’re writers sharing our publication journey along with tips & lessons! #P2Ppit hosts.

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Nov 28
Hi writers, let’s do a refreshing highlight on what Path2pub is and offers! 🧵

Path2pub is a free site that shares posts on timely topics, based on experience, on steps of publication. Querying, debuting, submissions, and so much more! (1/🧵)
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From The Trenches To The Shelves
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Writers,
Reminder that Path2pub offers query and first pages critiques, and have received positive testimonials of getting requests after implementing the critiques!
#writingcommunity #amquerying

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Path2pub’s Editorial Services
Welcome, wonderful writer! Along with free publishing insights from professionals, Path2pub is now offering query and first pages critiques for writers. Fill the form below with the service that yo…
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July 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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One of the best things about the debut experience is talking to my fellow debuts! Thanks so much for the interview, @path2pub.bsky.social!
An Inside Look Into Debut Year With Amy Kaufman
The 2025 Debut Year is coming to an end, and so Path2pub is starting an interview series on the experience 2025 authors have had so far!  This is to give aspiring authors an inside look into v…
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October 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Writers,
Reminder that Path2pub offers query and first pages critiques, and have received positive testimonials of getting requests after implementing the critiques!
#writingcommunity #amquerying

path2pub.wordpress.com/path2pub-edi...
Path2pub’s Editorial Services
Welcome, wonderful writer! Along with free publishing insights from professionals, Path2pub is now offering query and first pages critiques for writers. Fill the form below with the service that yo…
path2pub.wordpress.com
July 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
path2pub.bsky.social
Writers,
Reminder that Path2pub offers query and first pages critiques, and have received positive testimonials of getting requests after implementing the critiques!
#writingcommunity #amquerying

path2pub.wordpress.com/path2pub-edi...
Path2pub’s Editorial Services
Welcome, wonderful writer! Along with free publishing insights from professionals, Path2pub is now offering query and first pages critiques for writers. Fill the form below with the service that yo…
path2pub.wordpress.com
June 30, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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Is working with a small press right for you? Check out my blog post on pros, cons, and my own experiences here!
April 27, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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🔊New Post; Working With a Small Press: Process, Pros, and Cons

Check out this super insightful post from @cwroseauthor.bsky.social below! ⬇️

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Working With a Small Press: Process, Pros, and Cons
Evoto When I was querying, I always thought there were only two paths to publication (see what I did there): Getting an agent and getting a Big Five book deal, or self-publish. The notion that smal…
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April 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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🔊 AUPQ: When Is It Time To Leave A Literary Agent?

See our Contributors’ group answer below!

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AUPQ: When Is It Time To Leave A Literary Agent?
Today, Erica V wants to know: When is it time to leave an agent if things haven’t been going great versus when to stay a bit longer because your agent simply needs time? This is a good question! I …
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April 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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🔊 New Post: The Query Letter Formula and A Breakdown

In this post, Contributor Lucia Damisa breaks down the query letter that got her 20+ full requests and 3 offers of representation! See more below! ⬇️

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The Query Letter Formula: A DESERT OF BLEEDING SAND’s Breakdown
Post by Lucia Damisa Hi! Today, I’ll be breaking the query letter of A DESERT OF BLEEDING SAND into parts for anyone struggling to write a query letter that sparks.  An author said the other d…
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April 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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🔊 New Post: The Query Letter Formula and A Breakdown

In this post, Contributor Lucia Damisa breaks down the query letter that got her 20+ full requests and 3 offers of representation! See more below! ⬇️

#amquerying #writingcommunity
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The Query Letter Formula: A DESERT OF BLEEDING SAND’s Breakdown
Post by Lucia Damisa Hi! Today, I’ll be breaking the query letter of A DESERT OF BLEEDING SAND into parts for anyone struggling to write a query letter that sparks.  An author said the other d…
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April 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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April 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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🔊New Post: Is It Necessary to Attend Conferences and/or Pay for Query Letter Services?

Learn more about writing conferences from Contributor @kellyesparza.bsky.social post!
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Is It Necessary to Attend Conferences and/or Pay for Query Letter Services?
Post by Kelly Esparza The short answer is no. Let’s dive into the long answer. First, let’s discuss conferences. Have I as a writer attended a conference? Yes, but only free ones. When I…
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April 7, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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This is so interesting as I query my first memoir. I continue to be amazed by all that I don’t yet know! At first glance of your title, I was thinking that “Mood Reader” meant psychic/intuitive—as in, agents that select books/clients based on feelings/vibes. I actually keep hoping for one of those!✨
April 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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🔉 AUPQ: Should Literary Agents Be Mood Readers?

Agents and writers, what do you think?

See our contributors’ group answers to this very interesting question below 👇🏼

#amquerying #WritingCommunity
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AUPQ: Should Literary Agents Be Mood Readers?
Happy new month everyone! We hope you’ve been having a lovely April and spring. On today’s Ask Us Pub(lishing) Questions, Wynter wants to know: Should literary agents be mood readers? I wonder beca…
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April 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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🔉 AUPQ: Should Literary Agents Be Mood Readers?

Agents and writers, what do you think?

See our contributors’ group answers to this very interesting question below 👇🏼

#amquerying #WritingCommunity
path2pub.wordpress.com/2025/04/04/a...
AUPQ: Should Literary Agents Be Mood Readers?
Happy new month everyone! We hope you’ve been having a lovely April and spring. On today’s Ask Us Pub(lishing) Questions, Wynter wants to know: Should literary agents be mood readers? I wonder beca…
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April 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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🔊New Post: From The Query Trenches To The Shelves - A Four-Year Journey

Today, @LuciaDamisa shares the long and twisty journey from querying, getting agents, to finally publishing her debut novel. See more below ⬇️

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From The Query Trenches To The Shelves: A Four-Year Journey
Post by Lucia Damisa Our slogan on Path2pub is ‘From the trenches to the shelves’ and after four long years on this wild path, I can say the slogan is finally true for me! No I’m not crying, you ar…
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March 28, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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🔊New Post: From The Query Trenches To The Shelves - A Four-Year Journey

Today, @LuciaDamisa shares the long and twisty journey from querying, getting agents, to finally publishing her debut novel. See more below ⬇️

#WritingCommunity #amquerying
path2pub.wordpress.com/2025/03/27/f...
From The Query Trenches To The Shelves: A Four-Year Journey
Post by Lucia Damisa Our slogan on Path2pub is ‘From the trenches to the shelves’ and after four long years on this wild path, I can say the slogan is finally true for me! No I’m not crying, you ar…
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March 28, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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🔊New Post: My Biggest Hurdle While Querying

By contributor @sanchezmm.bsky.social . See more below! ⬇️

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My Biggest Hurdle While Querying
I started writing this blog post months ago, but I honestly couldn’t share it at that point because I was still in the midst of querying and feeling all of the emotions.  Someday when I have t…
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March 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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🔊New Post: Six Lessons Learned During My Author Journey

Today, Contributor @cwroseauthor.bsky.social shares great lessons for writers. See more below! ⬇️

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Six Lessons Learned During My Author Journey
Evoto In the past year that I’ve worked toward marketing and promoting Oceansong, and the months following it, I did a lot of author interviews, written, on podcasts, and on Instagram Lives. …
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March 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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New blog post up: 6 lessons I learned during the writing and querying process, on Path2Pub! Hope you’ll give it a read and enjoy 💙💙 #WriterSky

There’s context behind the preview image, I swear
March 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Excellent read.
March 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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🔊New Post: Six Lessons Learned During My Author Journey

Today, Contributor @cwroseauthor.bsky.social shares great lessons for writers. See more below! ⬇️

#WritingCommunity #writersky
path2pub.wordpress.com/2025/03/19/s...
Six Lessons Learned During My Author Journey
Evoto In the past year that I’ve worked toward marketing and promoting Oceansong, and the months following it, I did a lot of author interviews, written, on podcasts, and on Instagram Lives. …
path2pub.wordpress.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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🔊AUPQ: Should ARCs Be Used For Comps?

Do you think that ARC copies (of books that aren’t released yet) make good comps? Agents, we would also love to hear your thoughts here!

See our contributors’ answer ⬇️

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AUPQ: Should ARC Copies Be Used For Comps?
Today, we are doing a Contributor Overthrow on the AUPQ segment. Which is where a Contributor’s question comes up and sneaks into the list of AUPQ questions hehehe. We, however, hope you find this …
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March 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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🔊AUPQ: Should ARCs Be Used For Comps?

Do you think that ARC copies (of books that aren’t released yet) make good comps? Agents, we would also love to hear your thoughts here!

See our contributors’ answer ⬇️

#amquerying #WritingCommunity
path2pub.wordpress.com/2025/03/14/a...
AUPQ: Should ARC Copies Be Used For Comps?
Today, we are doing a Contributor Overthrow on the AUPQ segment. Which is where a Contributor’s question comes up and sneaks into the list of AUPQ questions hehehe. We, however, hope you find this …
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March 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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🌟ARC copies for A Desert Of Bleeding Sand (Lucia’s West African Mr & Mrs Smith in a sentient palace) are live!🌟

#Booksky if you’ll like a copy to read & review, simply visit the link. If you’re selected, you’ll receive the Booksprout details!
Link: forms.gle/mFpnxc5VLXop...
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March 12, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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I wrote a new @path2pub.bsky.social post about why writing the next book when you're querying and/or on submission matters! Read all about it below!

#amwriting #writingcommunity #amquerying
March 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM