Category: SYWW

How meeting Sam Hiyate changed my writing life
Nov 18, 2024
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Emily Potter
in SYWW
The first time I pitched to agents was by far my most terrifying experience as a writer. A friend convinced me […]
12 Resources All Querying Writers Need to Know
Mar 18, 2022
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by
SYWW Team
in SYWW
By Author Phoebe A. Lee, @PhoebeALee So you’ve finally finished that manuscript and ready to start querying. For writers, the […]
Should You Outline Your Book?
Dec 6, 2021
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SYWW Team
in SYWW
By Michael Pietrzak, Author & SYWW Founder Should you outline your book? There’s an ongoing debate between the plotters—those who […]
Writer Tips with Senior Literary Agent Jessica Reino
Jul 29, 2021
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by
SYWW Team
in SYWW
Editor’s Note: In this video we sat down with literary agent, author, and former editor/author coach Jessica Reino to ask […]
Get Paid to Write for Magazines (Interview)
Jan 16, 2021
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by
SYWW Team
in SYWW
“Write about what you love and do it for the joy of it. Never for the money, never for the […]
The Ultimate Guide To Writing YA Fiction [2022]
Sep 28, 2020
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by
SYWW Team
in SYWW
In today’s guide you’ll learn: What YA fiction is How to make your readers care about your story. The role […]
The Ultimate Guide to Getting a Literary Agent [2022]
Aug 27, 2019
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SYWW Team
in SYWW
In today’s guide you’ll learn: The basics about literary agents and whether you need one. If you’re ready to seek […]
How to Write an Effective Query Letter [Part 1]
Aug 22, 2019
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by
SYWW Team
in SYWW
A literary agent is a critical ally in your mission to write a great book and get it published. To […]
How to Write an Effective Query Letter [Part 2]
Aug 22, 2019
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by
SYWW Team
in SYWW
A literary agent is a critical ally in your mission to write a great book and get it published. To […]
Find Your Literary Agent
Apr 22, 2019
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by
Emily Potter
in SYWW
By Emily Potter When querying time arrives at last, the thought of plunking “agent” into a search engine and firing off […]