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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · 2d

To all the writers:
Yes—doubt will follow you.
But so will courage,
if you let it.
So write.
Even when it’s hard.
Especially when it’s hard.
Because the world is waiting
for the story only you can tell.

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · 9d

Definitely, not. I'm sure your story is great! 😊

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · 9d

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · 9d

Plot twist: writing the book was the easy part.

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · 16d

Every self-published book is a reminder: you believed in yourself when no one else would.

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · 23d

Behind every great book is a writer who swore a hundred times it would never be finished.

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · Sep 5

Self-publishing is 20% writing, 80% realising you're also the marketing team, design team, and tech support... 😅

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · Aug 29

No agent? No problem. Self-publish and meet your readers anyway.

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · Aug 24

Self-publishing: because waiting for permission is overrated.

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · Aug 24

Self-publishing Journey 💫

My Self-Publishing Journey Begins

The agents said no. That’s fine—I’ll say yes to myself. In a few months, my book will be out in the world on my terms.

katehalena.com

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · Aug 16

That sounds like an interesting story! 🤔 I hope it gets published.

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · Aug 15

The power of self-publishing lies in one simple truth: you believe in your book enough to make it happen yourself.

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · Aug 9

Rejections are generic. Most agents don't want to take risks on a new author or on a book they may not know how to promote. Also, getting represented by an agent doesn't mean you'll get published. I'd rather not waste more time on the process.

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · Aug 8

The agents said no. That’s fine—I’ll say yes to myself. In a few months, my book will be out in the world on my terms. Watch this space! 🥳

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · Aug 8

Agent bio: “I love stories about secrets, strong female characters, complicated relationships, and open to international settings.”
Rejection: “This does not sound like a fit for my list at this time...”

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · Aug 1

Your worth as a writer doesn’t hinge on an agent’s reply. Your value was never up for debate.

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · Jul 26

Querying tip:
Be yourself, but also don’t be too much yourself. And also sound like someone else. But different. But not too different. Clear?

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · Jul 20

Yep 😅 trust me to post something without a typo late at night

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · Jul 20

Agent bio: "Send me something fresh and usual!"
Rejection: "This felt a little too different from what's currently selling."

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · Jul 11

Believing in your story doesn't mean pretending it's perfect -- it means trusting that it has a place in this world. 💫

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · Jul 5

Basically, if you haven’t deleted your manuscript or thrown your laptop out the window… congratulations, you’ve survived. 😅

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · Jul 4

If you can survive the query process, you can survive anything -- including edits, deadlines, and probably a zombie apocalypse 😅

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · Jun 27

It looks a bit shocked 😲

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · Jun 27

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Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social · Jun 27

Writing is the art of leaving pieces of yourself between the lines, hoping someone else will find them and feel a little less alone. ✨️

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