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How to Write Back Cover Copy

How do you convince people to read your book? It’s all in the back cover copy! I’m going to show you what to write on your back cover and how to perfect it so readers pick up your book instead of leaving it on the shelf.

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2025 Book Trends

What books are coming out this year, and what are agents looking for? Read this post for my 2025 book trend predictions, including popular genres and themes to watch out for.

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How to Get a Job in Publishing

The publishing industry is notoriously mysterious and hard to break into. Here is my story of how I became an editor and my tips for how to get a job a publishing.

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Going on a “Which” Hunt: When to Use Which vs That

One of the most common issues I see in manuscripts is misusing which and that. If you’re guilty of this, don’t worry—it’s easy to fix once you understand it. After reading this post, you can go on a “which” hunt in your own manuscript!

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When to Hire an Editor

Whether you’re a new author or seasoned writer, every manuscript could use a good scrub (metaphorically, of course). But how do you know what kind of editing you need? And do you need a deep clean or a simple polish?

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