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Weave themes into the plot description (query critique)

February 4, 2021 by Nathan BransfordLeave a Comment

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Agents assume you’ve researched your novel (query critique)

January 21, 2021 by Nathan BransfordLeave a Comment

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Build a smooth progression in a query letter (query critique)

December 17, 2020 by Nathan BransfordLeave a Comment

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Avoid convoluted phrasing in query letters (query critique)

December 3, 2020 by Nathan Bransford2 Comments

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The last thing you want to include in a query letter (query critique)

November 12, 2020 by Nathan Bransford2 Comments

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How to weave more voice into a query letter (query critique)

October 29, 2020 by Nathan Bransford2 Comments

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