Women Who Refuse to Be Small

Jennifer McAndrews, Meg Gardiner, Nora McFarland, Sara J. Henry, Taylor Stevens, and Zoë Sharp discuss writing complex female protagonists who embody strength, agency, and authenticity. The conversation explores emotional depth, resilience, and what it means to create women characters who feel fully alive on the page.

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Writing a Query Agents Want to Read

Writing a Query Agents Want to Read

Chuck Sambuchino breaks down what makes a query letter impossible to ignore. He shares proven techniques, common pitfalls to avoid, and insider insight into what helps a submission stand out and capture an agent’s attention quickly.