Query Chronicles episode 2 is all about The Tools used to successfully query a literary agent. The tools I used (Query Tracker, MSWL and Publisher’s Marketplace) to build a list of literary agents to query. The path to traditional publishing is not always clear and rarely easy. Let’s jump into the query trenches together.
Read MoreLooking for Query Letter templates for querying a literary agent? Look no further.
This post I break down my formula for a solid query and share two of my templates.
Read MoreBarrett The Fantasy Fairy is the new web series on Barrett Laurie’s YT Channel that give recommendations for urban fantasy films, tv/streaming series, and YA novels/graphic novels. Three time per month BTFF will give the skinny on the show, movie, or book/graphic novel being discussed. If you want to read or watch along, the books in the BTFF Book Club are listed at the end of this blog post.
Read MoreCheck out this post for the book review and to watch the first video in the BookTube Playlist. This playlist will consist of book reviews and discussions about the books I love. Also included will be end of year top ten lists, beginning of year books to watch, books that disappoint, and bookshelf tours. So if you're someone who would be described as bookish, this is likely the playlist for you!
Read MoreI know that some of you will be surprised that I decided to hire an editor ahead of querying my novel to literary agents, because this isn't a necessary step to traditional publishing, but I felt it was the right move for me. As I have spoken about in other videos I'm a big believer in following your intuition, or trusting your gut, and this decision falls squarely in that category. Check out this post to find out why.
Read MoreThis video breaks down my method for finishing my first book, in less than a month. How to write a book in 30 days lays out my four steps to completing your manuscript within a month. You'll find some writing tips about how to create a writing schedule. As well as some general good practices like working with a beta reader that knows your writing schedule that can keep you accountable.
In fall of 2019 I wrote every day for 24 days for about 6-7 hours a day. At the end of this time I had written 19 chapters and more than 94,000 words. What started out as an idea for a podcast series became my debut novel and an introduction to a world I dreamed up writing on a balcony in South city St. Louis.
Read MoreIn this video I discuss Beta Readers vs Critique Partners. What are the differences? I define a Beta Reader and a Critique Partner. Also will answer the question, how do I find beta readers or critique partners? Other questions I dive into in this video, can my friends and family serve as beta readers? What should I look for in a Critique Partner? Where are some ideas for finding suitable critique partners?
Read MoreThis introduction to my AuthorTube Playlist on my YouTube channel gives an overview of what I hope to accomplish in the videos uploaded to this playlist. This playlist is for newbie authors interested in following me on my journey to getting traditionally published!
Read MoreAnyone struggling through a chronic illness will tell you that our mental health takes a beating on our journey. Why wouldn’t it. The worst part about a chronic illness is that it’s with us forever, so dealing with that reality is tough. Check out the video linked in this blog post for a deep discussion with a mental health professional about the impact of our illness on our mental health.
Read MoreSuffering from a chronic illness never happens in a vacuum and has a lasting and profound impact on the people that love us the most, our partners, spouses, and significant others. This post touches on the topics covered in my YouTube series about my battle with Crohn’s disease called Let’s Talk About Butt Stuff.
Read MoreThis post is all about how the idea for the ‘Dear Barrett’ web series came to me, and why I was looking to get into content creation in the first place! Spoiler alert, it has to do with growing my social media audience to secure a traditional publishing deal. Read on for the origin story!
Read MoreI’m a Crohn’s warrior, diagnosed in March of 2020 with the chronic illness. I discuss in this post the web series I’ve created for my YouTube channel about my battle with complex perianal Crohn’s disease.
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