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Read widely for inspiration. Switch up what you're working on. Write what you're passionate about.

It can be tempting to hit readers with a bunch of twists, but remember to let them breathe or they'll lose their impact.

Have the pacing match the rest of the book, let us know the MC's personality, and avoid too much world-building.

If an agent says to query them with future projects, even if it's on a "form" rejection, DO IT!

Don't let yourself be too sad when you don't land your "dream" agent. After all, your dreams may very well change!

Don't take every bit of advice you get, and don't panic when an agent doesn't connect with your work. Revise wisely, with what's best for the story in mind. Remember, all it takes is one yes!

Learn to be flexible with your expectations, and with yourself. What works for one book might not work for another! Be kind to yourself, and be willing to adapt.

A lot of the time (not always) "very" is a weak word. Here's a list of better words to replace it with!

There are a lot of resources out there to help you get better at querying. Some are paid and some are free. Here's a few I recommend, and some caveats about how you use them!

These days there are a lot of pitch events. Here's the how and why to make the most of them

Trust your gut and do your research.

Writing a synopsis isn't as scary as you think! Here's some tips to make the process more manageable.