Rosa damascena, the Damask rose, glorious this morning. I've been travelling off and on for over six months, all the time working on PITCH YOUR BOOK, which launches this very day. I missed most of May in the garden, but I'm home again.

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Describe your novel in ONE sentence.

I’ll tell you what might strengthen it 👀

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Fiction writers looking for an agent, check @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social for this feature on reasons to be cheerful -- even when the statistics around querying make it seem impossible to find representation.

Read the article at bit.ly/SMAsbt25

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Writers, if you're almost ready to submit your novel to agents, you might want to join my next online Q&A, 4 May 2025, 7:00 p.m. UK time or 8:00 p.m. Vienna time, hosted by the Sunday Writers Club. Book now >> sundaywritersclub.com/product/meet...

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Reader reviews of PITCH YOUR BOOK are starting to come in. Thomas, a querying author, says this on Goodreads. Read the full review: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...

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Getting a literary agent is a challenge, but this is the biggest misconception I've come across: that you must know an insider, or have a friend who works in publishing.

You don't have to know someone. But you do need to know your story.

#PitchYourBook is out 3 June

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A glorious day with friends helping me welcome PITCH YOUR BOOK into the world! We had gorgeous weather here in Pencaitland and took shelter in the on-brand orange umbrella. Thanks to Louise Kelly especially for the phenomenal chocolate orange cake!

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This weekend -- join us if you're free and want to chat about how to submit to agents.

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Writers, join me on 26th March for my #PITCHYOURBOOK masterclass! Book now at bit.ly/SMApitch263. The class starts 7pm GMT and is ideal if you're trying to find an #agent for your novel. We'll discuss the most common mistakes in #queryletters and the four elements you really must include.

Today's video talks about what a comp title is and why, if you're trying to find a literary agent, your #queryletter to them should mention two. youtube.com/shorts/xgZZV...

One thing I discuss is Edelweiss: learn more at edelweiss.plus.

My new book, PITCH YOUR BOOK, comes out 3 June #amwriting

It's #PITCHYOURBOOK publication day! I owe so much to the literary agents who gave me their time and expertise during our interviews, as well as everyone else who supported me and this project. Learn more: bit.ly/SMApitchorder

#PitchYourBook has hit the top 100, coming at 58 of the best-selling books about Books and Publishing. Thanks to you who've pre-ordered! The fact that it's coming in ahead of a writer's craft book I love, Writing The Breakout Novel by #DonaldMaass, is incredible. Learn more:

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US friends looking for a literary agent: you can win a copy of my new book, PITCH YOUR BOOK: Write the Letter that Hooks an Agent on your Novel. Giveaway runs through 2 June 2025: visit bit.ly/SMApitchgive

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There's plenty of sound advice for writers in @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social's #PitchYourBook. Find out more on my blog today!

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