Dealing with rejection

Many writers face rejection during the early stages of their career. Use these articles to help you dust yourself off, and try again.

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Should I Submit To New Or More Established Agents?

James Rennoldson

28th September 2020

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7th April 2026

Does it matter if you submit your book to 'new' or more established literary agents? In this extract from Writers' & Artists' Guide To How To...

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Should I Submit My Book To Multiple Agents At The Same Time?

James Rennoldson

28th September 2020

Edited

25th January 2021

Is it OK to submit a book to multiple agents at the same time? In this extract from Writers' & Artists' Guide To How To Hook an Agent — a quick-...

8 Tips For Submitting To Literary Magazines

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8 Tips For Submitting To Literary Magazines

Writers & Artists

30th August 2018

Edited

25th January 2021

In '8 Tips For Submitting To Literary Magazines' Jessica Curry shares tips and tricks to give you and your writing the best chances of being...

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How to Stay Sane When Your Book Goes Out on Submission

Writers & Artists

17th April 2018

Edited

25th January 2021

Lulah Ellender describes how she coped with agonizing waits when her book was sent out on submission to publishers. For more articles on the...

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10 Steps To Getting A Literary Agent

Gillian McAllister

23rd May 2016

Edited

12th December 2022

Bestselling author Gillian McAllister provides her 10 steps to getting a literary agent. For more free articles on the writing and publishing process...

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Getting Published: What To Do If You Can't Get An Agent

Tina Sekis

2nd December 2015

Edited

25th January 2021

Author Tina Seskis discusses her journey to publishing a bestselling novel, and what she did when she couldn't find an agent. For more free articles...