Archive - Hook to Book

Pausing Hook to Book

Why I’m taking a breather right now, and where to go to read more about book publishing

May 19, 2023 •

From Book Deal to Book Contract

The most important clauses to scrutinize in your hopefully wonderful and totally fair book contract

May 5, 2023 •

April 2023

From Hook to Book Deal

What actually happens when a literary agent pitches publishers

Apr 14, 2023 •

March 2023

How to Vet a Literary Agent

What to ask your partner-in-principle before they are your partner-on-paper

Mar 31, 2023 •

How to get a literary agent

Where to find them, how to pitch them—and how to get them to come to you

Mar 17, 2023 •

Do you need a literary agent?

In which I gently question my (professional) existence

Mar 3, 2023 •

February 2023

Book Proposal Mountain: Bonus Camp

Whether to add “toppings” to your book proposal

Feb 10, 2023 •

January 2023

Book Proposal Mountain: Camp Five

How to (constructively) unleash your ego in the author bio of your book proposal

Jan 27, 2023 •

Book Proposal Mountain: Camp Four

How to pinpoint the sample chapter that will elevate your entire proposal

Jan 14, 2023 •

December 2022

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