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Publishing Isn't As Competitive As You Think and Other Surprising Truths Every Author Needs to Know
After over two years of writing this newsletter, I've learned a thing or two.
My thoughts this week: Over time, I’ve realized that I have two audiences for this newsletter: People who are industry-savvy (experienced querying authors, publi...
A Tale of Ten Literary Agents
A note from Karin: You might be asking, what are you doing in my inbox twice in one week? It’s a new thing at Pitch Your Novel. Occasionally, I’ll be sending out free posts where I collaborate with other publishing pros or do interviews wit...
You Can't Crash an Editorial Meeting But This Is the Next Best thing
Where Publishing Secrets Hide in Plain Sight
In addition to the top story, it’s Pitch Tank day. Here’s the details if you’re not familiar. I look forward to seeing your pitches in the comments.
What Books Did Editors Bet On the First Six Months of 2026?
What's in. What's out. What novels are publishers itching to acquire?
If you studied the bestselling lists for a year or more and were asked to predict what editors are buying based on those lists, you would likely say, “It’s obvious! Hear...
The Vital Element That Most Authors Leave Out of Their Query Letters
Yes, it’s a click-baity title but it’s not B.S. Agents continually say they want this ONE thing, and authors don’t seem to be hearing it. I rarely see this element in query letters, even ones that are successful.
Also this week, I’m repor...
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Authors
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Karin Gillespie is the author of nine novels (Simon and Schuster, Henry Press and self-published) and has an MFA in Creative Writing from Converse College.
Writer and former publishing professional, offering hard truths and hot takes about the writing business.
Caroline Madden is the author of The Marriage Vendetta (HarperCollins/Bonnier 2025) and The Village (April 2027). Represented by Katie Shea Boutillier and Rachel Saylor of the Donald Maass Literary Agency, and CAA for tv/film.
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