QUESTION: Like many writers, I hate to grapple with the synopsis. I can write an interesting novel, I can almost manage an intriguing query, but the synopsis is torture…Are there any tricks to getting a synopsis as short and meaningful as possible? Are...

Question: Why do book categories matter, and how do I know which categories to select for my book? Answer: Books can be about many different things: a fairytale romance, a post-apocalyptic world, a true story of triumph, or steps for self-improvement...

Question: How can I connect with other writers and industry professionals without it seeming forced or insincere? Answer: Writing a book can be a very solitary act, requiring months or even years of individual effort, focus, and discipline. While...

Question: I’ve been told I need to create a list of comparable authors and book titles. Why do I need one, and what is the best way to build the list? Answer: Comparable authors and book titles, also known as “comps”, are those authors or books...

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