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Stop Writing for Literary Agents

I'm not the one you're trying to please
Kate McKean 22 Sep 2026
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Expectations vs Reality

I promise this is about writing
Kate McKean 06 Aug 2026
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The Less You Want To Do Something

The More You Have To Do It
Kate McKean 30 Jun 2026
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20 Things I Learned From 20 Years as an Agent

Happy Anniversary to me. And a Giveaway!
Kate McKean 19 May 2026
A brick wall with this sign "Commit No Nuisance" on it and a closed window.

Q&A Thursday

How Not to Annoy Agents Edition
Kate McKean 23 Apr 2026
Does Your Writing Practice Have Any Writing In It?

Does Your Writing Practice Have Any Writing In It?

Yeah, me neither
Kate McKean 21 Apr 2026
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One Thing You Should NEVER Do When Trying to Publish a Book

Advice about Advice
Kate McKean 07 Apr 2026

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