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Every Book Is Different

Hey friends, I had a really wonderful meeting with my writing group last night, and I've been thinking about it ever since. Longtime readers will know that I am a devoted outliner–of fiction, non-fiction, even particularly long emails. I've written outlines for picture books and
Kate McKean 27 Jan 2026
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What's the Next Level and Who Can Take You There?

Hi friends, I frequently see, in my query inbox and questions posted around the internet, authors looking for someone to take them to "the next level." Often, it's a self-published author who didn't find the success they wanted and now seek someone to help
Kate McKean 21 Oct 2025
It Should Not Be This Hard to Find an Agent

It Should Not Be This Hard to Find an Agent

Except...... (And an Excerpt)
Kate McKean 03 Jun 2025
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Query Letter?

Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Query Letter?

Everyone
Kate McKean 29 May 2025
Query Letters

Query Letters

Once More With Feeling
Kate McKean 27 May 2025
Do One Thing

Do One Thing

Taking my own advice
Kate McKean 14 May 2025
Chop Wood, Carry Water

Chop Wood, Carry Water

Little things make the big things
Kate McKean 21 Jan 2025

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