If you've spent any time on social media with publishing professionals, you've likely seen a slew of acronyms

Pick one genre, maybe give yourself a modifier for that genre and then relegate the rest of your story to the blurb and synopsis.

And at the time we said it, we meant it. I did, anyway. I truly, completely meant I would never write creatively again. Not one word.

Comping to both of them is a little like saying, "I've made this brand new cola. t is going to sell like Coke and Pepsi combined."

Pay attention to submission guidelines, keep your emails brief and professional, and only nudge when necessary.

NONE of this is more important than a good book. This is all just a few ways to keep your querying process organized.