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S08 E02 Why You Can Write an Amazing Book That Doesn't Get Published

S08 E02 Why You Can Write an Amazing Book That Doesn't Get Published

Update: 2024-11-27
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Mary talks about why a 90% great book will get rejected 100% of the time...and how to tell if that's what's happening from the rejections you're getting. She:


- Shares a sample (real) rejection letter


- Discusses examples of a 10% gap between good and great


- Talks about why this means you shouldn't give up, you should revise

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S08 E02 Why You Can Write an Amazing Book That Doesn't Get Published

S08 E02 Why You Can Write an Amazing Book That Doesn't Get Published

By Mary Adkins | Author & Book Writing Coach