You aren't ready to query until you can confidently finish this sentence:

My book will appeal to fans of X and Y.

Knowing your comp titles shows agents you understand the market.

What are the comps for your current work-in-progress?

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How to get that book written and published (tips from a small press published author—part 3).

Querying/subbing to agents and/or publishers can be a nerve-wracking experience. Here are some tips that helped me on my querying journey with Awakening in 2019!

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