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Sep 6
3 min

How to Get an Agent to Notice You

Now that the first draft of my debut novel is complete, you might be wondering what the next step is. The next step is the proposal.

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Constructive Critiques Lead to Better Novels

Janette Johnson Melson

Jul 12
3 min

Constructive Critiques Lead to Better Novels

Critique groups are an important aspect of honing your craft and making your novel the best that it can be.

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Janette Johnson Melson

May 17
2 min

Defining Goals and Redefining Success

We all know that achieving nothing is the height of failure. No one wants to be a success at being a failure. LOL! So set goals.

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Contests - From Intimidating to Inspiring

Janette Johnson Melson

Mar 22
3 min

Contests - From Intimidating to Inspiring

When the contest results came back, they seemed brutal at first. However, the feedback I received was helpful - and hopeful.

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Step 3 - So You Want to Publish a Novel?

Janette Johnson Melson

Jan 28
2 min

Step 3 - So You Want to Publish a Novel?

The number one thing which really got the ball rolling was attending 2018’s American Christian Fiction Writer’s (ACFW) national conference.

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Janette Johnson Melson

Nov 2, 2019
2 min

Step 2 - So You Want to Publish a Novel

Does your novel need to be completely finished before you even begin thinking about the next steps? I don’t think so.

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Step 1 - So You Want to Publish a Novel?

Janette Johnson Melson

Sep 4, 2019
3 min

Step 1 - So You Want to Publish a Novel?

Does your novel need to be completely finished before you even begin thinking about the next steps? I don’t think so.

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