Authors don’t wake up one morning, snap their fingers, and make a polished manuscript magically appear. For chapter ninety-three of Literary Blend, Kevin Anderson sat down with me to talk about a book’s journey from a first draft to an edited manuscript. This conversation is packed with information and advice for how you can turn an idea into a project that’s ready for publication or the query trenches. I absolutely loved having Kevin on the show, so I hope you feel inspired to work with others who will help make your manuscript sparkle.

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Hey, authors, let me introduce you to your new friends. Comp titles! Yes, that’s right. Madelyn Knecht joined me for chapter ninety-two of Literary Blend for a fantastic conversation about comp titles. During our chat, we broke down what comp titles are, why they’re important, best practices when choosing them, how to include them in your query letters, advice for shifting your perspective on searching for comps, and more. By the time you finish listening, I hope you have a greater understanding of comp titles and feel inspired to see these books as literary friends on your own traditional publishing journey.

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When does your book come out? What’s your book about? If answering both of these questions makes you feel all the emotions, chapter ninety-one of Literary Blend is for you. E. H. Perry joined me to chat about the struggles of calling yourself an author. This is such a relatable conversation that’s full of personal experiences, insights, and laughs. I hope you love listening and feel less alone as you face obstacles and awkward moments on your own journey of calling yourself an author.

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