Like many writers, my journey toward publication has been anything but easy. It has been filled with hopeful submissions, long waits, form rejections, no replies, near misses, and plenty of moments of self-doubt. Of course, there is always that burning question in the back of every writer's mind, "Do I keep going?" For me, and for you as well, the answer should always be yes! I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason, therefore, every rejection is leading me t

Becoming a published author is a dream for many, but the journey to getting your work represented is definitely daunting. Countless manuscripts are being sent to literary agents daily, providing a plethora of works that agents have to sift through to find that diamond in the rough. As I have not yet secured an agent myself, I can only provide you with my painstaking steps in this process that will one day lead to success (remember a positive attitude goes a long way). Of cour

There are so many literary agents out there, it can feel overwhelming to find the correct ones to submit to. The key here is research! Make sure to do your homework. Submitting to agents that aren't looking for your particular genre is going to be an automatic rejection and a detriment to your psyche. While I am 20 rejections in for my Vinnie Vandarkula series, and 8 for which I have received no reply, there are still plenty of other agents out there, and I will find the righ