Pitch Your Novel

Publishing is a culture and if you don’t speak the language, you’ll fumble around. Consider me your sherpa. I’ve been involved in publishing for over 20 years as an author, but every week I research the most up-to-date information to help you succeed.

By Karin Gillespie
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“Karin takes the complexities of book querying - specifically the pitch - and explains them in a compassionate and simple way. I appreciate and vibe when she shares examples from her career to help illustrate a point. This is a very helpful resource and community!”...”
Colin Cerniglia, CERNIG
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