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Writing a Great Book Doesn't Guarantee You an Agent: An Interview with Agented Author Brayden Russell
If writing has taught me one thing over the last year, it’s to be persistent with your craft. But if Brayden Russell has taught me one thing over the span of not only this interview, but our friendship, it’s that you need to be the last one...
How Chronic Illness Has Changed My Writing Process (And My Life)
In January 2026, I lay in bed, sobbing from the amount of pain I was in. Just shy of my 30th birthday, it felt like my entire body was attacking me from the inside out. And over the next five months, I would sacrifice no less than 20 vials...
How I Went From Hundreds of Rejections to Multiple Offers of Representation
I imagine the decision to query is similar to deciding whether to pursue acting on Broadway or in films when you’ve only done community theater so far. In community theater, you’re the best; maybe you always get the lead. So the juxtapositi...
Fall Writing Vibes - Coffee Shop Collective
We’ve opened the windows, and guess what’s blowing in on the breeze? It smells like pumpkin spice, a warm caress instead of the scorching sun, a cozy coffee shop with cinnamon baked goods, and fallen leaves warmed by the Autumn skies—depend...
Lessons I Learned In My First Year Writing
One year ago, I began my writing journey at 31 years old. I wasn’t on AO3 writing fanfic as a teenager. I wasn’t in writing classes dazzling my teachers with my powerful prose. I haven’t won any accolades or recognition in my youth. What I...
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A coven of writers (and readers) pursuing publishing, demystifying the industry and conjuring up your next favorite read.
querying: "SAINTBORN" ❤️\ud83d\udd25 | wip: "THE WARRIOR & THE POET PRINCE" ⚔️ |\ud83d\udccd— MD.
I write books. Find me everywhere you could possibly find me @Braydenrwrites
Midwest romance author bringing all of the plus-sized confidence, sizzling banter, & a dash of magic and whimsy. Co-Founder of The Word Witches Substack. Co-host of the bookish podcast The Other Side of the Page. Strongly identifies with raccoons.
Andrea is a contemporary fiction writer, craft cider company owner, and mom of two feral boys from Indianapolis. She's currently querying her first novel, Finding Gravity, which was selected as a 2026 RevPit winner.
Natalie is an indie author working on her epic fantasy debut. She is a lover of all things nerdy, but especially ttrpgs. As an autistic person, you can find her with her noise canceling headphones, listening to an audiobook or jamming to a musical.
Editor with 8 years of experience here to share practical advice on storytelling and publishing.
romantasy author, book lover, walking enthusiast, mom.
Aspiring romance and fantasy author from Alaska.
Originally from England and now based in Texas, Rebecca spends her days as a designer and her evenings pondering prose that allows her mind to revisit memories of old. She is currently querying her novel RESONANCE.
Canadian romance author writing high stakes, brave women, and undeniable feelings.
\ud83d\udc95 romcom writer \ud83c\udfdd️ WORTH PLAYING FOR (Dell / Penguin Random House | 4.27.27) \ud83e\udde1 www.katiegwrites.com
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