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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Jul 15

Writers,
Reminder that Path2pub offers query and first pages critiques, and have received positive testimonials of getting requests after implementing the critiques!
#writingcommunity #amquerying

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Path2pub’s Editorial Services

Welcome, wonderful writer! Along with free publishing insights from professionals, Path2pub is now offering query and first pages critiques for writers. Fill the form below with the service that yo…

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Jun 30

Writers,
Reminder that Path2pub offers query and first pages critiques, and have received positive testimonials of getting requests after implementing the critiques!
#writingcommunity #amquerying

path2pub.wordpress.com/path2pub-edi...

Path2pub’s Editorial Services

Welcome, wonderful writer! Along with free publishing insights from professionals, Path2pub is now offering query and first pages critiques for writers. Fill the form below with the service that yo…

path2pub.wordpress.com

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C.W. Rose 🧜🏼‍♀️OCEANSONG🌊 out now! @cwroseauthor.bsky.social · Apr 27

Is working with a small press right for you? Check out my blog post on pros, cons, and my own experiences here!

Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Apr 25

🔊New Post; Working With a Small Press: Process, Pros, and Cons

Check out this super insightful post from @cwroseauthor.bsky.social below! ⬇️

#WritingCommunity #amquerying
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Working With a Small Press: Process, Pros, and Cons

Evoto When I was querying, I always thought there were only two paths to publication (see what I did there): Getting an agent and getting a Big Five book deal, or self-publish. The notion that smal…

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Apr 25

🔊New Post; Working With a Small Press: Process, Pros, and Cons

Check out this super insightful post from @cwroseauthor.bsky.social below! ⬇️

#WritingCommunity #amquerying
path2pub.wordpress.com/2025/04/23/w...

Working With a Small Press: Process, Pros, and Cons

Evoto When I was querying, I always thought there were only two paths to publication (see what I did there): Getting an agent and getting a Big Five book deal, or self-publish. The notion that smal…

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Apr 18

🔊 AUPQ: When Is It Time To Leave A Literary Agent?

See our Contributors’ group answer below!

#writingcommunity #amquerying
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AUPQ: When Is It Time To Leave A Literary Agent?

Today, Erica V wants to know: When is it time to leave an agent if things haven’t been going great versus when to stay a bit longer because your agent simply needs time? This is a good question! I …

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Apr 10

🔊 New Post: The Query Letter Formula and A Breakdown

In this post, Contributor Lucia Damisa breaks down the query letter that got her 20+ full requests and 3 offers of representation! See more below! ⬇️

#amquerying #writingcommunity
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The Query Letter Formula: A DESERT OF BLEEDING SAND’s Breakdown

Post by Lucia Damisa Hi! Today, I’ll be breaking the query letter of A DESERT OF BLEEDING SAND into parts for anyone struggling to write a query letter that sparks. An author said the other d…

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Apr 10

🔊 New Post: The Query Letter Formula and A Breakdown

In this post, Contributor Lucia Damisa breaks down the query letter that got her 20+ full requests and 3 offers of representation! See more below! ⬇️

#amquerying #writingcommunity
path2pub.wordpress.com/2025/04/09/t...

The Query Letter Formula: A DESERT OF BLEEDING SAND’s Breakdown

Post by Lucia Damisa Hi! Today, I’ll be breaking the query letter of A DESERT OF BLEEDING SAND into parts for anyone struggling to write a query letter that sparks. An author said the other d…

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Kelly Esparza Is Pitching in DVPit! @kellyesparza.bsky.social · Apr 7

Hey, I wrote a @path2pub.bsky.social post! Check it out!

Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Apr 7

🔊New Post: Is It Necessary to Attend Conferences and/or Pay for Query Letter Services?

Learn more about writing conferences from Contributor @kellyesparza.bsky.social post!
#WritingCommunity #amquerying
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Is It Necessary to Attend Conferences and/or Pay for Query Letter Services?

Post by Kelly Esparza The short answer is no. Let’s dive into the long answer. First, let’s discuss conferences. Have I as a writer attended a conference? Yes, but only free ones. When I…

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Apr 7

🔊New Post: Is It Necessary to Attend Conferences and/or Pay for Query Letter Services?

Learn more about writing conferences from Contributor @kellyesparza.bsky.social post!
#WritingCommunity #amquerying
path2pub.wordpress.com/2025/04/07/i...

Is It Necessary to Attend Conferences and/or Pay for Query Letter Services?

Post by Kelly Esparza The short answer is no. Let’s dive into the long answer. First, let’s discuss conferences. Have I as a writer attended a conference? Yes, but only free ones. When I…

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Apr 5

So glad it’s helpful to you! And I see how it could sound like that haha

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Body Maps Yoga @bodymapsyoga.bsky.social · Apr 5

This is so interesting as I query my first memoir. I continue to be amazed by all that I don’t yet know! At first glance of your title, I was thinking that “Mood Reader” meant psychic/intuitive—as in, agents that select books/clients based on feelings/vibes. I actually keep hoping for one of those!✨

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Apr 4

🔉 AUPQ: Should Literary Agents Be Mood Readers?

Agents and writers, what do you think?

See our contributors’ group answers to this very interesting question below 👇🏼

#amquerying #WritingCommunity
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AUPQ: Should Literary Agents Be Mood Readers?

Happy new month everyone! We hope you’ve been having a lovely April and spring. On today’s Ask Us Pub(lishing) Questions, Wynter wants to know: Should literary agents be mood readers? I wonder beca…

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Apr 4

🔉 AUPQ: Should Literary Agents Be Mood Readers?

Agents and writers, what do you think?

See our contributors’ group answers to this very interesting question below 👇🏼

#amquerying #WritingCommunity
path2pub.wordpress.com/2025/04/04/a...

AUPQ: Should Literary Agents Be Mood Readers?

Happy new month everyone! We hope you’ve been having a lovely April and spring. On today’s Ask Us Pub(lishing) Questions, Wynter wants to know: Should literary agents be mood readers? I wonder beca…

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Mar 28

🔊New Post: From The Query Trenches To The Shelves - A Four-Year Journey

Today, @LuciaDamisa shares the long and twisty journey from querying, getting agents, to finally publishing her debut novel. See more below ⬇️

#WritingCommunity #amquerying
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From The Query Trenches To The Shelves: A Four-Year Journey

Post by Lucia Damisa Our slogan on Path2pub is ‘From the trenches to the shelves’ and after four long years on this wild path, I can say the slogan is finally true for me! No I’m not crying, you ar…

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Mar 28

🔊New Post: From The Query Trenches To The Shelves - A Four-Year Journey

Today, @LuciaDamisa shares the long and twisty journey from querying, getting agents, to finally publishing her debut novel. See more below ⬇️

#WritingCommunity #amquerying
path2pub.wordpress.com/2025/03/27/f...

From The Query Trenches To The Shelves: A Four-Year Journey

Post by Lucia Damisa Our slogan on Path2pub is ‘From the trenches to the shelves’ and after four long years on this wild path, I can say the slogan is finally true for me! No I’m not crying, you ar…

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Mar 24

🔊New Post: My Biggest Hurdle While Querying

By contributor @sanchezmm.bsky.social . See more below! ⬇️

#WritingCommunity #Amquerying

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My Biggest Hurdle While Querying

I started writing this blog post months ago, but I honestly couldn’t share it at that point because I was still in the midst of querying and feeling all of the emotions. Someday when I have t…

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Mar 19

🔊New Post: Six Lessons Learned During My Author Journey

Today, Contributor @cwroseauthor.bsky.social shares great lessons for writers. See more below! ⬇️

#WritingCommunity #writersky
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Six Lessons Learned During My Author Journey

Evoto In the past year that I’ve worked toward marketing and promoting Oceansong, and the months following it, I did a lot of author interviews, written, on podcasts, and on Instagram Lives. …

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Mar 19

😂 😂 love it!

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C.W. Rose 🧜🏼‍♀️OCEANSONG🌊 out now! @cwroseauthor.bsky.social · Mar 19

New blog post up: 6 lessons I learned during the writing and querying process, on Path2Pub! Hope you’ll give it a read and enjoy 💙💙 #WriterSky

There’s context behind the preview image, I swear

Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Mar 19

🔊New Post: Six Lessons Learned During My Author Journey

Today, Contributor @cwroseauthor.bsky.social shares great lessons for writers. See more below! ⬇️

#WritingCommunity #writersky
path2pub.wordpress.com/2025/03/19/s...

Six Lessons Learned During My Author Journey

Evoto In the past year that I’ve worked toward marketing and promoting Oceansong, and the months following it, I did a lot of author interviews, written, on podcasts, and on Instagram Lives. …

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Jim Case @jamescasenl.bsky.social · Mar 19

Excellent read.

Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Mar 19

🔊New Post: Six Lessons Learned During My Author Journey

Today, Contributor @cwroseauthor.bsky.social shares great lessons for writers. See more below! ⬇️

#WritingCommunity #writersky
path2pub.wordpress.com/2025/03/19/s...

Six Lessons Learned During My Author Journey

Evoto In the past year that I’ve worked toward marketing and promoting Oceansong, and the months following it, I did a lot of author interviews, written, on podcasts, and on Instagram Lives. …

path2pub.wordpress.com

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Mar 19

🔊New Post: Six Lessons Learned During My Author Journey

Today, Contributor @cwroseauthor.bsky.social shares great lessons for writers. See more below! ⬇️

#WritingCommunity #writersky
path2pub.wordpress.com/2025/03/19/s...

Six Lessons Learned During My Author Journey

Evoto In the past year that I’ve worked toward marketing and promoting Oceansong, and the months following it, I did a lot of author interviews, written, on podcasts, and on Instagram Lives. …

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Mar 14

🔊AUPQ: Should ARCs Be Used For Comps?

Do you think that ARC copies (of books that aren’t released yet) make good comps? Agents, we would also love to hear your thoughts here!

See our contributors’ answer ⬇️

#amquerying #WritingCommunity
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AUPQ: Should ARC Copies Be Used For Comps?

Today, we are doing a Contributor Overthrow on the AUPQ segment. Which is where a Contributor’s question comes up and sneaks into the list of AUPQ questions hehehe. We, however, hope you find this …

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Mar 14

Completely agree!

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Mar 14

🔊AUPQ: Should ARCs Be Used For Comps?

Do you think that ARC copies (of books that aren’t released yet) make good comps? Agents, we would also love to hear your thoughts here!

See our contributors’ answer ⬇️

#amquerying #WritingCommunity
path2pub.wordpress.com/2025/03/14/a...

AUPQ: Should ARC Copies Be Used For Comps?

Today, we are doing a Contributor Overthrow on the AUPQ segment. Which is where a Contributor’s question comes up and sneaks into the list of AUPQ questions hehehe. We, however, hope you find this …

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · Mar 12

🌟ARC copies for A Desert Of Bleeding Sand (Lucia’s West African Mr & Mrs Smith in a sentient palace) are live!🌟

#Booksky if you’ll like a copy to read & review, simply visit the link. If you’re selected, you’ll receive the Booksprout details!
Link: forms.gle/mFpnxc5VLXop...
#blackbooks #2025debuts

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